Apple TV+ renews ‘Presumed Innocent’ for Season 2

Jake Gyllenhaal attends the UK special screening of "Road House" at The Curzon Mayfair in London^ England. March 14^ 2024

Apple TV+ has renewed its crime drama, Presumed Innocent, for a second season. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the streaming service has ordered a second season of the legal drama, which is based on Scott Turow’s best-selling novel.

The show’s eight-episode first season starred Jake Gyllenhaal as a prosecutor accused of murdering a colleague. Season 2, however,  will follow a new case – with no word yet on which (if any) members of the show’s current cast (including Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel, Nana Mensah, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard, Kingston Rumi Southwick and Gabby Beans) will return.

Presumed Innocent was Gyllenhaal’s first starring role in a TV series, and he says of the experience: “I had never been involved in a creative process like that, meaning not just the length of a show and that it was going to be eight hours but also that it was going to be revealed to me as we went along. I like the opportunity of different mediums. I like what it does, the questions it asks. As a performer, it’s so interesting to be in a different medium and see how it feels.”

Presumed Innocent is produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and David E. Kelley Productions in association with Warner Bros. TV. Kelley adapted Turow’s novel (which was previously the basis for a 1990 feature film, starring Harrison Ford) and also serves as showrunner.

Kelley, Tinker, Abrams, Rich, Gyllenhaal and Thomason are all set to return as executive producers for Season 2, with Turow again serving as co-executive producer.

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Katy Perry shares video for ‘Lifetimes,’ reveals ‘143’ tracklist

Katy Perry during her show at Rock in Rio 2015 in Rio de Janeiro^ Brazil. Rio de Janeiro^ September 28^ 2015.

Katy Perry has dropped the video for her new single, “Lifetimes,” directedby frequent Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz.   The video finds Perry making memories in Ibiza, Spain, as she spends the day on the beach before partying all night at the club.

Perry said in a press statement: “‘Lifetimes’ is a song about eternal love. It’s about finding that one deep and satisfying love of your life. A soulmate doesn’t always have to come in the form of a partner – it can come in all different ways, a child, a best friend, a pet. For me it is my daughter – I ask her every night, ‘Will you find me in every lifetime?’ She says yes, and I feel found. You’ll find each other, over and over again, for lifetimes.”

Elsewhere in the music video, Perry reveals the 11-song track list for her upcoming album, 143, which features “Lifetimes” as well as the project’s lead single, “Woman’s World.” Other song titles include “I’m His He’s Mine,” “Crush,” “Nirvana,” “All the Love,” “Truth” and “Wonder.” There also appears to be some undisclosed collaborations on the album on songs including “Gorgeous,” “Gimme Gimme” and “Artificial.” 143, which is code for “I love you,” is scheduled for release on Sept. 20.

‘Lifetimes’ follows Perry’s previous release ‘Woman’s World‘ which served as the lead single from ‘143’ which is available for pre-sale / pre-order here.

Watch the video for Lifetimes: here.

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Shawn Mendes shares two new songs, drops trailer for upcoming LP ‘Shawn’

Shawn Mendes peforms live the O2 Arena on April 16th 2019 in London^ England.

Shawn Mendes took to Instagram to announce that his self-titled album, Shawn, will be arriving on October 18. Per Billboard, Mendes also revealed the 12-song tracklist, and shared the first two singles — “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough”. The accompanying music video for “Why Why Why” was filmed in picturesque Hudson Valley, New York location where songs from the album were written and recorded.

Mendes, 25, shared in a social media post: “2 years ago I felt like I had absolutely no idea who I was. A year ago I couldn’t step into a studio without falling into complete panic. So to be here right now with 12 beautiful finished songs feels like such a gift. Honestly thank god for my friends and family. Life can be brutal but having a small group of people you deeply trust to walk you through makes it so much better. I have no idea how I would have made it through the last couple years let alone make an album without you. Scott, Mike, Eddie, Alex, Andrew, Ziggy, Sylvie, Rachel, Brian, Prash, Sarah, Meghan, Connor, tony, Aaliyah, mum, dad, Jocelyne, H.O.M, Matty, MR Vetro. All of my Friends and Family, thank you for loving on me so hard ♥ And to you guys who have been so unbelievably supportive and patient and loving thank you from the bottom of my heart. I really hope you love this album, I do. I really really do. I hope it makes you feel warm and close to the earth like it does for me. “Shawn”, The Album 10.18 enjoy ⁃ Shawn”

‘Shawn’ was written and co-produced by Mendes, along with collaborators Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Nate Mercereau and Eddie Benjamin, with additional songs co-written by Amy Allen and Ethan Gruska. Mendes also shared an album trailer for Shawn, featuring the artist playing guitar in a forest, and at a campfire surrounded by friends singing “Isn’t That Enough.”  You can check out the trailer: here.

Shawn is Mendes’ fifth studio album, and follows 2020’s Wonder as well as Mendes’ previous self-titled project, 2018’s Shawn Mendes. The new album also marks Mendes’ first full-length release since he canceled his 2022 Wonder tour to focus on his mental health.

Pre-order Shawn: here.
To stream “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough” head HERE.
See the video for ‘Why Why Why’ – here.

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Post Malone to make debut at Grand Ole Opry at star-studded show on August 14

Front of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville^ Tennessee on July 7th^ 2016.

Post Malone will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on August 14th, with Orpy member Brad Paisley extending the invitation for Malone to perform at a star-studded gig.

In a video message posted on social media with the caption, the Opry wrote: “Opry member @BradPaisley is sending out a special question to @postmalone. How’s August 14th sound? 🎟 https://opryent.co/3StF4m6”

Paisley said in the video clip.“So what I’m about to ask is going to mean a lot to you I think, knowing you and knowing the respect you have for country music, and this journey that you’re embarking on now as a hillbilly singer, which is gonna be massive and remarkable and amazing. Would you like to play the Opry? Come play it with me in August. Total invite, and it’s gonna be the first of many appearances I have a feeling for you. Come experience what it’s like to play the show that started it all. You and I can jam together, and a lot of your friends will be there.”

According to the Opry listing, in addition to Paisley other featured artists will include Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, John Michael Montgomery, the War and Treaty, and more. Both Paisley and Wilson will appear as guests on Malone’s upcoming F-1 Trillion, with Paisley on the track “Goes Without Saying” and Wilson on “Nosedive.” Malone and Paisley also previously performed Gill’s song “One More Last Chance” at Stagecoach, and Malone delivered a rendition of Montgomery’s “Be My Baby Tonight.”

The Orpy show is set to take place two days before Malone’s F-1 Trillion album release on Aug. 16. The all-star LP also features appearances by Dolly Parton, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, Tim McGraw, Billy Strings, and Hank Williams Jr., in addition to the previously released collaborations with Blake Shelton (“Pour Me a Drink“), Luke Combs (“Guy for That“), and Morgan Wallen (“I Had Some Help“).

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Ellen Pompeo to appear in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 21

Ellen Pompeo at the "Grey's Anatomy" 300th Episode Event at Tao on November 4^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

Deadline reports that Ellen Pompeo is returning as Doctor Meredith Grey for seven episodes of the upcoming season 21 of Grey’s Anatomy. Pompeo will appear on at least seven of the upcoming season’s 18 episodes of Season 21, per Variety.  The next season will debut this fall, but a specific date has not yet been revealed.

Pompeo was less visible in the show beginning in Season 19, when she appeared in just eight episodes, but remained the show’s executive producer and narrator; and in Season 20 Pompeo appeared just a handful of times. The actor had taken a step back to film the eight-part Hulu series Natalia,  based on a true story.

Grey’s Anatomy, which first aired in 2005, made Pompeo one of the highest-paid women in television – she earned approximately $19 million in 2020.  The actor wrote on Instagram back in 2022: “I am eternally grateful and humbled by the love and support you have all shown me, Meredith Grey, and the show for 19 seasons. I love you madly and appreciate you right back. This isn’t your first time on the rollercoaster… You know the show must go on and I’ll definitely be back to visit.”

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See Paul Mescal in trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’

Paul Mescal attends the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - February 18^ 2024

Paramount Pictures debuted the first poster as well as the trailer for  Gladiator II, slated for release on November 22 and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington. Gladiator II is a sequel to the 2000 original film directed by Ridley Scott, which starred Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general who is forced into slavery and becomes a gladiator in the wake of the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius.  The sequel film is also directed by Scott.

Gladiator II follows Lucius Verus (Mescal), the grandson of Marcus Aurelius and the son of Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen in the original), as he too is forced to become a gladiator. The trailer opens with Lucius (Mescal) recalling watching Maximus’ (Crowe) final fight as a child:  “I never forgot it. That a slave could take revenge against an emperor.”  In the present day, Lucius is seen allying with Macrinus (Washington) and clashing with Marcus Acacius (Pascal) under the rule of emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger).

The poster features Mescal’s Lucius, who appears to be preparing for a battle in an arena. Gladiator II opens in theaters Nov. 22; check out the trailer: here.

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Usher concert film ‘Rendezvous in Paris’ to debut globally in theaters this September

Las Vegas^ NV^ USA: September 24^ 2011 - Usher performs at the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Usher is bringing the ultimate intimate concert experience to theaters this fall, announcing that Usher: Rendezvous in Paris concert film will be released for a limited run globally beginning September 12th by Trafalgar Releasing, in partnership with AMC Theatres Distribution.  Usher’s 2023 eight-concert experience in Paris has been transformed for the film, which is set to arrive across the globe for a limited release from Sept. 12-Sept. 15.

The film, captured during Paris Fashion Week at La Seine Musicale, features chart-topping hits including “Yeah!,” “My Boo,” “Love In This Club,” and more from Usher’s 30-year career, performed with never-before-seen costumes and state-of-the-art lighting and special effects.   Said Usher: “Paris was a special experience for me as an entertainer and for my fans. I hope those who weren’t able to make it in person get to experience how special it was. As for those of you who were, I hope you experience the show and see what it takes to get there through a different lens.”

AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron shared in a statement: “For 30 years Usher has captivated and entertained audiences through his music and concerts. Just a few months ago, he drew rave reviews for his stunning performance in front of 129 million people during the Super Bowl Half Time Show. Bringing his unparalleled concert experience to movie theatres for his fans around the world is a perfect fit for AMC Theatres Distribution.”

Usher: Rendezvous in Paris will screen in 2,000 cinemas worldwide, including approximately 1,000 cinemas in the United States.  Tickets for the concert film are on sale now via the UsherinParis.com website.

Watch a clip from USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARISHERE.

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See Vince Vaughn in trailer for new Apple TV+ series ‘Bad Monkey’

Vince Vaughn attends the photo-call of the movie 'Dragged Across Concrete' during the 75th Venice Film Festival on September 3^ 2018 in Venice^ Italy.

Apple TV+ will debut the new series Bad Monkey starring Vince Vaughn, a comedy-drama from Scrubs and Ted Lasso creator Bill Lawrence.

Vaughn stars in and executive produces the adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling novel.  The official synopsis reads: “Andrew Yancy (Vaughn) has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys. But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.”

The series co-stars Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Alex Moffat, L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, and Ronald Peet. Zach Braff, John Ortiz, Ashley Nicole Black, and Scott Glenn guest star, along with Charlotte Lawrence who makes her television debut in the series.

Bad Monkey will consist of 10 episodes and have a two-episode premiere Aug. 14 on Apple TV+. Check out the trailer – here.

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See Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in the trailer for ‘We Live in Time’

Florence Pugh attends "The Wonder" UK premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - October 07^ 2022

A24 is teasing the new film We Live in Time, starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. The studio shared a trailer for the movie Wednesday featuring Pugh, 28, and Andrew Garfield, 40, writing on their social media: ‘Every minute counts. Watch the trailer for WE LIVE IN TIME, a decade-spanning romance from the director of ‘Brooklyn’ starring Academy Award nominees Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. In theaters this fall.’

The film reveals that the love story between Pugh and Garfield’s characters, Almut and Tobias, as is told through “snapshots of their life together — falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family.”  The full synopsis for the film reads: “Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together — falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family — a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.”

Pugh teased the trailer by sharing the film’s poster on her Instagram feed, and writing: “Making this movie was such an unbelievably beautiful experience. I’m thrilled and proud to say that it’s nearly here for all of you to watch soon. In the meantime, here’s some pretty breadcrumbs ;).”

We Live in Time debuted in theaters Oct. 11; see the official trailer – here.

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Nelly Furtado to drop seventh album, titled ‘7’ – her first in seven years

Nelly Furtado at the premiere for The Greatest Hits at the El Capitan Theatre.LOS ANGELES^ USA. April 15^ 2024

Nelly Furtado has revealed she will drop her first new album since 2017, titled 7 – due out Sept. 20. Furtado wrote on Instagram: “I made 400-500 pieces of music in 4 years. My ADHD doesn’t always allow for me to organize creations in a methodical way so it’s hard to explain how we have chosen 14 songs that magically rose to the top of the heap. Phew – they come together just by nature of being in the same collection, 7, kind of like random seashells that may be similar but not at all alike. What is cool though, every time I would doubt myself I would see the number 7 everywhere.”

After focusing on motherhood, Furtado felt the pull to go back into the studio: “I started going out again and I kept hearing my music being played and remixed by DJs, and at the same time, my eldest daughter was showing me how the online community – including a whole new audience of Gen Z fans – was discovering and embracing my music, 20 years later .. I heard the calling! … I found my voice again. I came to the studio lost and searching for my artistic identity. I had done a lot of reflection and self-work during my seven years outside of music so I was bringing that growth into the studio with me. This collection of songs is so personal. It reflects my journey through heartbreak and finding my confidence as an artist again, into the pure joy and celebration you feel when you’re nurturing your passion and are part of a community.”

Furtado released the song “Corazón,” which is in English and Spanish and features Bomba Estéreo. “Corazón” is the second single to be released from 7, following Furtado’s pop anthem “Love Bites” featuring Tove Lo & SG Lewis.

To preorder 7, head HERE.

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