Marvel Studios announced on social media a new documentary series for Disney+, titled Assembled, which will go behind-the-scenes of Marvel projects.
The first installment of Assembled will explore the making of WandaVision, and the series will also take viewers behind-the-scenes of The Falcon and The Winter Solider, Loki, the planned Hawkeye television series and the Black Widow film. The cast of WandaVision will appear in in the first episode of Assembled.
Breakout Bridgerton actor Regé-Jean Page is set to host Saturday Night Live on Feb. 20, with musical guest Bad Bunny. It will br Page’s debut hosting gig, and Bad Bunny’s first time as SNL musical guest.
Aside from playing the Duke of Hastings on Bridgerton, Page has appeared in movies like Mortal Engines and limited series like 2016’s Roots.He also stars as drummer Chico Sweetney in Amazon Prime’s film Sylvie’s Love, which co-stars Tessa Thompson, Eva Longoria, Aja Naomi King and Nnamdi Asomugha.
Foo Fighters‘ Medicine at Midnight was the best-selling album of the week, landing at number one on Billboard‘s Top Album Sales chart, which measures purely traditional album sales. On the Billboard 200, Medicine at Midnight starts at number three. Medicine at Midnight is also the number-one vinyl record of the week. Medicine at Midnight, the 10th studio effort from the band, was released February 5. It includes the singles “Shame Shame” and “Waiting on a War.”
Foo Fighters have hit number one on the Billboard 200 two other times in their career, with 2011’s Wasting Light and 2017’s Concrete and Gold. Both those records also led the Top Album Sales chart.
The documentary Long Live Rock…Celebrate the Chaos celebrates the hard rock culture via the live experience. Filmed at various rock festivals throughout the U.S., including Louder Than Life in Louisville, Ky., and the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, Calif., the movie features interviews with members of Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Korn, Slipknot, Halestorm, Greta Van Fleet and more, as well as talking to fans about their love of the genre.
The 80-minute film will have its global premiere March 11 at 8 p.m. ET with a pre-order price of $9.99. Tickets are available at LongLiveRockMovie.com. The launch will include a Q&A with the filmmakers, musicians and other guests. The viewing price starting March 12 is $12.
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, announced on Sunday they are expecting their second child. The couple’s representative said in a statement, “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.” The baby’s gender and anticipated arrival date were not revealed. A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said, “Her Majesty, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and the entire family are delighted and wish them well.”
Photographer and friend of the couple, Misan Harriman, shared on Twitter a black-and-white photo she snapped of the couple with the caption: “Meg, I was there at your wedding to witness this love story begin, and my friend, I am honoured to capture it grow. Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on this joyous news!#remoteshoot #shotonipad #shotbymisan.”
36-year-old Harry, son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana married Markle, 39, in 2018. They already are the parents of toddler Archie, who was born in May 2019. The couple announced last year that they were stepping down from their duties as senior members of the British royal family and now reside n California.
The Prodigy have announced they are partnering with longtime collaborator Paul Dugdale for a new documentary about their career that is dedicated to late vocalist Keith Flint, who died in 2019.
The film will be co–executive produced by the band alongside co-manager John Fairs, and according to Dugdale. “We want the viewers to leave the cinema like they’ve just stepped off a roller-coaster,” he wrote a in a press release. A release date has yet to be announced.
Flintt suddenly died at age 49; the group’s final album with Flint, No Tourists, was released in 2018.
Greta Van Fleet have shares their latest song, “Heat Above,” from their upcoming album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, set to arrive April 16th.
“Heat Above” marks the third song shared from The Battle at Garden’s Gate, following “My Way, Soon” and “Age of Machine,” both of which were released last year. The Battle at Garden’s Gate is Greta Van Fleet’s second album, following their 2018 breakthrough, Anthem of the Peaceful Army. The band recorded their new album with producer Greg Kurstin in Los Angeles.
A rep for Nicki Minaj confirmed her father, Robert Maraj, was killed on Friday after he was struck in a hit-and-run accident in Long Island, New York. He was 64.
Nassau County, NY Police said Maraj was hit by a vehicle in Mineola, NY around 6 p.m. local time. According to TMZ, witnesses were unable to give authorities a description of the suspect and Maraj was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.The incident remains under investigation, and the Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is asking for the public’s help in finding the driver involved in the incident.
As of press time, Nicki Minaj has not spoken out publicly about her father’s death.
Sandra Bullock has reportedly been confirmed to join Brad Pitt in the action-thriller Bullet Train. The Sony Pictures‘ film features a star-studded cast, and it marks the very first time the two Oscar winners have appeared together on screen. The film is also set to star Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Logan Lerman, Michael Shannon, Zazie Beetz, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji.
Bullet Train is based on the Japanese novel, Maria Beetle, by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Critically acclaimed director, David Leitch, who previously directed a number of box office hits including Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Hobbs & Shaw, has signed on to direct the film.
Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden and Rage Against The Machine are among the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Chairman John Sykes said, “This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrates. These nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them.”
To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years ago. Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden are among seven of the nominees who are on the ballot for the first time. The Go-Go’s, Jay-Z, Carole King (as a performer), Fela Kuti and Dionne Warwick are also first-time nominees.
Inductees will be announced in May, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Induction Ceremony will take place in Cleveland, Ohio this fall. You can see a full list of this year’s nominees below.
