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‘Gossip Girl’ reboot to premiere on HBO Max in July

The official Twitter handle of “Gossip Girl” announced that the reboot of the drama is set to premiere on HBO Max in July.  The tweet reads: “Good afternoon, followers. I need no introduction, but these New York elite do. Pleased to present your newest obsession — coming to @hbomax this July. Clear your calendars accordingly.”

The original series, based on the novel series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar, was developed for television by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage,  The show aired on The CW network for six seasons from 2007-2012. ‘Gossip Girl’ also launched the careers of actors Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford, and Ed Westwick.

The new cast includes Whitney Peak (from Netflix’s ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’) who will play Zoya, who has been described as similar to Dan Humphrey (Badgley) from the original series. Emily Alyn Lind (from ‘The Shining’s’ sequel) will portray Audrey, who dates Aki, played by Evan Mock. Audrey’s best friend is Julien, played by ‘Sacred Lies’ star Jordan Alexander.

‘Gossip Girl’ Revival Showrunner Reveals HBO Max Premiere Month & New Character Details

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“Dexter” revival drops first teaser and reveals fall premiere date

Showtime has released the first official teaser for the series’ forthcoming revival of the series Dexter.  The network announced it would be reviving Dexter last October as a 10-episode limited series bring back original star Michael C. Hall and showrunner Clyde Phillips.

On Thursday, Showtime shared a 10-second long clip on social media.  The first look sees an ax resting in a tree stump as a fire burns in the background, while a voice-over from Hall’s Dexter Morgan, stating, “There really is nothing like getting back to nature. My nature.”

The original series premiered in 2006 and ran for eight seasons before ending in 2013. In the series finale, Dexter’s sister, Debra (Jennifer Carpenter), had died, and just before the credits, Dexter was seen working as a lumberjack in an unknown location.

The Dexter revival was set to begin production in early 2021 “with a tentative premiere date in the fall of 2021.” Further details, including casting and plot information, have not yet been revealed.

Take a look at the teaser trailer – here.

Michael C. Hall is all smiles in first look at Dexter revival

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Genesis announce North American dates for their Reunion Tour

Genesis have announced the North American leg of their “The Last Domino?” tour, kicking off Nov. 15 in Chicago and wrapping up Dec. 15 in Boston.   According to a statement, “The tour and all venues will be following all mandated precautions in accordance with state and local regulations so as to provide the most secure, COVID-19-free environment possible.”

The U.S. tour dates are the band’s first North American gigs in 14 years, following their 2007 Turn It On Again reunion. The lineup for the tour will be Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks, joined by touring bassist and guitarist Daryl Stuermer, and Collins’ son, Nic Collins, on drums.

General public ticket sales begin on May 7.  To access pre-sale through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program, you must register between now and May 2 at 11:59PM ET. For those verified and selected, tickets will be available starting May 5 at 10AM local time. More details about the tour, including VIP packages, are available at the band’s website

Genesis Reveal First North American Tour Dates in 14 Years

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Kiss Documentary to Premiere on A&E This Summer

A&E announced a new documentary film Biography: KISStory which chronicles five decades of the iconic band KISS and the stories behind their journey. Founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their careers in the four-hour, two-night event which airs Sunday, June 27 and Monday June 28 from 9 to 11 p.m. EDT. The band is giving viewers a “behind-the-scenes look at their rise to fame.”

A press release from A&E Networks stated: “After 50 years of rocking and rolling all night and partying every day, the #1 Gold Record selling band of all time, KISS, shares their story of success before finally smashing their last guitar and extinguishing the fire-breathing demon.”

The documentary will include commentary from band members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, as well as guests Foo Fighter Dave Grohl, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, Bon Jovi manager Doc McGhee and Pink Floyd producer Bob Ezrin.

Kiss Announce Two-Night A&E ‘Biography: Kisstory’ Documentary

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“Game of Thrones” star Natalie Dormer confirms birth of first child

39-year-old actress Natalie Dormer welcomed her first child, a daughter, with her partner, David Oakes, in January. Dormer shared the news during Tuesday’s episode of the That’s After Life! podcast. Dormer kept her pregnancy private. Dormer and Oakes first met as co-stars in the West End play Venus in Fur in 2017. 

Said Dormer: “It’s the perfect thing to do during a pandemic — get pregnant, have a baby. I feel like I’m probably being a bit of a cliché. She’ll probably be sitting in a bar in 30 years time one day going, ‘Yeah, I’m a COVID baby.‘” Dormer said she’s “absolutely in love” with her baby girl, whom she called an “absolute joy.”

Dormer is known for playing Anne Boleyn on The Tudors and Margaery Tyrell on Game of Thrones. She most recently starred in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels.

Surprise! ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Natalie Dormer Revealed She Had Her First Baby

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Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH releases lyric video for “Feel”

Wolfgang Van Halen has shared the single ‘Feel’, released under the moniker Mammoth WVH. The new release sees Wolfgang performing each instrument on the rock track and is accompanied by lyric video which shows the multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

‘Feel’ is the fifth track to be released from Mammoth WVH’s debut self-titled album, scheduled for release in June. You can take a look at the video for ‘Feel’ – here.

Wolfgang Van Halen Drops Latest Mammoth WVH Track ‘Feel’

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Florence Welch to co-write new songs for ‘Great Gatsby’ Broadway musical

 Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine will co-write songs for the stage adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby, A New Musical will be Welch’s first musical theater project. She’ll co-write the original score with musician and producer Thomas Barlett, who produced the Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens song “Mystery of Love” from Call Me By Your Name. The pair worked together on the song “Jenny of Oldstones” for the final season of Game of Thrones.

“This book has haunted me for a large part of my l​​​​ife,” Welch said. “It contains some of my favorite lines in literature. Musicals were my first love, and I feel a deep connection to Fitzgerald’s broken romanticism.”  Welch already contributed to Baz Luhrmann’s film version of The Great Gatsby with the song “Over the Love.”

Florence Welch Tapped to Write Music for New ‘Great Gatsby’ Musical

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Leslie Jones to host 2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards

The 2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards announced via Twitter Wednesday morning that its host will be comedian and actress Leslie Jones. Jones will emcee the live ceremony in Los Angeles, which will begin on Sunday, May 16 at 9 p.m. and span two nights.

The ceremony will be broadcast from the Palladium to honor the best in film and television. The network will then present the first-ever MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted on May 17, which will focus on reality television.

Marvel’s WandaVision leads the field with five nominations for categories including best show, best performance in a show and best villain. Netflix’s Emily in Paris and Amazon’s The Boys follow closely behind with four nominations apiece. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm leads all films with three nominations, followed by Judas and the Black Messiah with two. RuPaul’s Drag Race leads the unscripted categories with four nominations.

Fan voting remains open until April 30.

Leslie Jones to host MTV Movie & TV Awards: ‘Get ready for some fun, y’all!’

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Take a look at Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in trailer for Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall and more appear in the latest teaser trailer for Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers. In the clip, Kidman —  who portrays health and wellness resort director Masha — promises her nine visitors that she can heal and transform them in 10 days Michael Shannon, Manny Jacinto, Luke Evans, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Tiffany Boone, Grace Van Patten, Asher Keddie and Bobby Cannavale also appear in the teaser trailer.

Nine Perfect Strangers is based on author Liane Moriarty’s novel of the same name. Kidman and McCarthy are also executive producers of the limited series, which will arrive later this this year on Hulu.

Nicole Kidman’s New Hulu Series’Nine Perfect Strangers’ Just Released a Creepy New Teaser

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Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 1s sell for record $1.8 Million

A pair of shoes worn by Kanye West during his performance at the 2008 Grammys just sold for a record 7-figure price. The prototype Nike Air Yeezy 1 brought in a whopping $1.8 million in a recent private sale, according to Sotheby’s. The $1.8 million sale price breaks the record for the most expensive pair of sneakers ever sold, nearly tripling the previous high of $615k for a pair of 1985 Nike Air Jordan 1s Michael Jordan wore when he broke a backboard during a preseason game in Italy.

Kanye famously wore the kicks, known as the “Grammy Worn” Nikes, at the 2008 Grammy Awards, when he performed “Hey Mama” and “Stronger.” Ye and Mark Smith designed the size 12 shoes, a combination of Nike and Yeezy signature brandings. There’s a classic Nike Swoosh, plus a Yeezy forefoot strap and a bright pink “Y” medallion lace lock.

Kanye West’s 2008 Grammy Worn Air Yeezy Sneakers Sell For $1.8 Million At Auction

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