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‘The Hunger Games’ play to debut in London in 2024

The Hunger Games play will make its debut in London in 2024. The stage adaptation is based on the Suzanne Collins book series, which was previously adapted into the film franchise. The play is based on The Hunger Games, the first book in Collins’ series which introduces readers to Katniss Everdeen, a teenager living in a dystopian world where young people are selected as tributes to fight to the death in a televised battle royale.

The production will open on London’s West End next fall; Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country) will write the adaptation, with Matthew Dunster to direct. McPherson said Collins giving her blessing for the play was “humbling and inspiring…she has created a classic story which continues to resonate now more than ever. In a world where the truth itself seems increasingly up for grabs, The Hunger Games beautifully expresses values of resilience, self-reliance and independent moral inquiry for younger people especially.”

Collins said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter:”I’m very excited to be collaborating with the amazing team of Conor McPherson and Matthew Dunster as they bring their dynamic and innovative interpretation of The Hunger Games to the London stage.” 

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‘Christmas At Graceland’ to feature Alanis Morissette, Kane Brown, Post Malone, John Legend

NBC will air Christmas At Graceland live on November 29th at 10 p.m. ET, and will also stream the special on Peacock. The broadcast will mark the first-ever televised live concert from inside Elvis Presley’s famous home, Graceland.

Christmas At Graceland will feature performances from Presley‘s iconic Memphis, TN home from artists including Post Malone, Lana Del Rey, Alanis Morissette, and more. Additional performers paying tribute to “The King of Rock ‘n Roll” will be John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, and The War And Treaty.

Christmas At Graceland aims to highlight Presley’s lasting impact on popular music, with the special also including previously unaired footage of Elvis and give viewers “an intimate look” inside his home. Elvis’ granddaughter, actress Riley Keough, will make an appearance and serves as executive producer.

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Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart

Dolly Parton is making history with her new album ‘Rockstar’, earning the music legend her first No.1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (which ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales). Rockstar also debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making it Parton’s highest charting album ever, and her third top 10 on that list.

Rockstar is Parton’s first rock album, and the making of the LP was inspired by Parton’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Parton has primarily released country music in her nearly 60-year career, and has ventured into such music genres as Americana/folk, bluegrass, children’s music, Christian, dance/electronic and pop.

Rockstar features 30 songs, including a mix of original songs and covers. It is also filled with dozens of famous collaborator, including Pat Benatar, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Elton John, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Ringo Starr, Sting and Steven Tyler.

Dolly Parton makes history with ‘Rockstar’

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Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ debuts at No. 1 on Top Album Sales Chart

Dolly Parton is making history with her new album ‘Rockstar’, earning the music legend her first No.1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (which ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales). Rockstar also debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making it Parton’s highest charting album ever, and her third top 10 on that list.

Rockstar is Parton’s first rock album, and the making of the LP was inspired by Parton’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Parton has primarily released country music in her nearly 60-year career, and has ventured into such music genres as Americana/folk, bluegrass, children’s music, Christian, dance/electronic and pop.

Rockstar features 30 songs, including a mix of original songs and covers. It is also filled with dozens of famous collaborator, including Pat Benatar, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Elton John, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Ringo Starr, Sting and Steven Tyler.

Dolly Parton makes history with ‘Rockstar’

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‘Welcome to Wrexham’ renewed for Season 3 at FX

FX has ordered a third season of “Welcome to Wrexham”, shortly after the Season 2 finale aired on November 14th. The forthcoming installment of Welcome to Wrexham is scheduled for a spring 2024 premiere.

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds serves as stars and executive producers of the docuseries, which chronicles their efforts to return Wrexham AFC, one of the oldest and most storied football teams in history, to glory.

Nick Grad, president of FX Entertainment, said in a press release: “The wild global success of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ is a testament to the courage and vision of Rob and Ryan, the dogged spirit of the Red Dragons, and the hope and devotion of the people of Wrexham. It’s a story that has only begun to be told and one that everyone can continue to follow along with in the third season. Our thanks to the creative team who captured these thrilling moments and everyone who achieved what seemed impossible only a short time ago.”

McElhenney and Reynolds purchased the 5th tier Red Dragons in 2020. After a painful elimination in the playoffs, Season 2 continued to follow the club as they look to get promoted out of the National League and make their return to the English Football League.

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Porno for Pyros reschedule 2024 dates for farewell tour

Porno for Pyros have announced the new dates for their reunion tour — which is now also billed as a farewell tour. Porno for Pyros announced the Horns, Thorns en Halos Tour in July, scheduled to kick-off in October. Shortly thereafter, however, the band announced its postponement.

The band shared on its socials: “At long last, the final farewell 🖤 It will be a blaze of glory, one magnificent ball of fire. This is the final chapter for all the weirdos and unsung heroes. We can’t wait to share these final performances with you. Let’s give it everything we’ve got! … later adding … ‘It’s far from our first rodeo but it will surely be our last 🧡 tickets for the Horns Thorns En Halos Farewell Tour are on sale now! Bring your best and we’ll give it all we’ve got.”

Porno for Pyros’ first new song since the 1990s, “Agua,” was also just released.  According to the band, “Agua” ‘reflects their contemporary environmental concerns; and is ‘an ode to the sea and all its beautiful creatures.’  The single is part of a forthcoming EP, set to drop in 2024 ahead of the band’s touring run.

You can stream ‘Agua’ – here.
Tickets for the farewell tour are available now via Ticketmaster.

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Sting, Jonas Brothers, Halsey, and OneRepublic to headline Lollapalooza India 2024

Lollapalooza India 2024 will feature a lineup of artists from around the globe and India, across many musical genres. The two day festival is set to take place at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race Course on January 27 and 28, 2024 across four stages.

Event organizers unveiled the star-studded roster, featuring the legendary Sting headlining, along with Jonas Brothers, Halsey, OneRepublic, English alternative rock icon Keane, and the eclectic sounds of Ari Staprans Leff, better known as Lauv.

Joining the international lineup are British electronic music project Jungle, rock duo Royal Blood, and hip-hop rapper JPEGMAFIA, as well as sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar. Lollapalooza India also promises a holistic experience with artists like Italian electronic dance music sensation Meduza, French DJ Malaa, Caribou, and the unique beats of K-pop band The Rose and Eric Nam.

For tickets, head to: LollaIndia.com.

Sting, Jonas Brothers, Halsey, OneRepublic to headline 2024 Lollapalooza India

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ film to be released to streaming featuring 3 bonus songs

Taylor Swift announced that her “Eras Tour” film will be released for streaming on her birthday, Dec. 13, including songs from the tour not included in the movie’s theatrical release. The services whose logos appear on Swift’s website as making the film available for rental Dec. 13 are Apple TV, Vudu, Prime Video, Xfinity, Google Play and YouTube.

Swift posted on her socials: “Hi! Well, so, basically I have a birthday coming up and I was thinking a fun way to celebrate the year we’ve had together would be to make The Eras Tour Concert Film available for you to watch at home! Very happy to be able to tell you that the extended version of the film including “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer” and “Long Live” will be available to rent on demand in the US, Canada & additional countries to be announced soon starting on … you guessed it, December 13 🫶💋

The announcement came the morning after Swift performed the final date of her tour for 2023 on Sunday night in Brazil. The Eras Tour resumes Feb. 7 with a four-night stand at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

Swift’s tour will gross an estimated, record-breaking $2 billion by the time it comes to a close next November 2024. The ‘Eras Tour’ concert film has grossed $178 million in the United States as of the close of this past weekend, setting a record for a concert film.

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Tiffany Haddish arrested for alleged DUI in Beverly Hills

Actress and standup comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday in Beverly Hills, CA for allegedly driving under the influence. Variety reports that Lt. Chris Coulter of the Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed that Haddish, 43, has been booked on DUI charges.

TMZ reported Haddish was found asleep behind the wheel of her car, which was parked and running in the middle of Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills.  The comedian had performed just hours earlier at The Laugh Factory comedy club’s free Thanksgiving feast for those in need in West Hollywood. Haddish was handcuffed and taken to the police station by her arresting officers without resistance.

Haddish was scheduled to go to court on Dec. 4 for a previous DUI arrest in Georgia in January 2022.

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Paris Hilton announces second child with husband Carter Reum, daughter London

DJ and heiress Paris Hilton announced she has welcomed a second child with husband Carter Reum, a baby girl named London.

Hilton revealed the news on her Instagram by sharing a photo of a pink outfit with the name ‘London’ embroidered alongside the caption, “Thankful for my baby girl🥹🩷👶🏼.”  Baby London joins the couple’s son Phoenix Barron, who Hilton and Reum, both 42, welcomed via surrogate in January.

Hilton also shared the news in a TikTok video posted on Thanksgiving, where Hilton can be seen asking her niece and nephew, “You guys excited for your new cousin?” Her nephew replies: “You have two babies?”and Paris answers:“I have two babies.”

In a separate video shared on her Instagram Story, Hilton and Reum can be seen dancing at the dinner table with Phoenix as Reum shouts, “Big brother, big brother!” Adds Hilton:“I’m a big brother!”

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