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Season 2 of ‘Landman’ to premiere Nov. 16 on Paramount+

Paulina Chavez^ Michelle Randolph^ Billy Bob Thornton^ Demi Moore and Ali Larter at the premiere for 'Landman' at the Paramount Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ CA. November 12^ 2024

Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s is set to premiere on Paramount+ Nov. 16.

The show’s social media page wrote: “Let the countdown to season 2 begin! We’ll see you Nov. 16, only on @ParamountPlus. #Landman #LandmanPPlus #ParamountPlus”

Season 2 of the series stars Billy Bob Thornton, Andy Garcia, Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, Demi Moore and Colm Feore.

Based on Christian Wallace’s ‘Boomtown’ podcast and co-created by Sheridan, the drama follows characters who are involved in the oil and gas industry in West Texas.

Landman is “set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas and is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.”

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Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist for KISS, dies at age 74

Ace Frehley performs in concert at the Paramount on July 2^ 2019 in Huntington^ New York.

Ace Frehley, co-founder and original lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, has died from a brain bleed suffered during a fall last month. Frehley was 74.

A statement from Frehley’s family reads: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!”

TMZ reported that Frehley was on life support after suffering a brain bleed when he fell while in the studio weeks ago; he canceled his performance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California, after suffering what was then described as a “minor fall in his studio, resulting in a trip to the hospital. A statement on his Instagram page said that “He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time.” Less than two weeks later, Frehley’s team posted that he would be canceling all of his remaining appearances in 2025 “due to some ongoing medical issues.”

Frehley – full name Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley — teaming up with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley alongside Peter Criss to launch KISS in 1973. Frehley left the band in 1982 amid substance abuse issues and creative differences to launch a solo career, but rejoined KISS when the original band reunited in 1996 until 2002. In the years between his time with KISS, Frehley performed under his own name, and launched his own band Ace Frehley’s Comet in 1987.

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Jonas Brothers, Bon Jovi’s David Bryan, Isley Brothers among 2025 NJ Hall of Fame inductees

Kevin Jonas^ Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony. LOS ANGELES^ CA. January 30^ 2023

The Jonas Brothers, Bon Jovi keyboardist (and Tony-winning composer) David Bryan, The Isley Brothers, and Michael Uslan (producer or co-producer of many Batman movies) are the four New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees this year in the Performing Arts & Entertainment category.

The 17th annual New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Nov. 21 at The Rink at The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which is where the New Jersey Hall of Fame is located. Danny DeVito tentatively scheduled to host.

Among those nominated but not chosen for induction this year were Uncle Floyd, Savion Glover, Brooke Shields, Celeste Holm, Kirsten Dunst, Marilyn McCoo, James L. Brooks and Amiri Baraka.

NJHOF Chairman Jon F. Hanson said in a statement: T“As we approach the first anniversary of our permanent home at American Dream, this incoming class reflects the very best of New Jersey’s talent, grit, and influence. These inductees have made an extraordinary impact in their respective fields and continue to inspire generations.”

  • Bryan was born David Rashbaum in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and was raised in Edison, New Jersey. In addition to being a founding member of Bon Jovi, he is a Tony Award winner for writing the music and co-writing the lyrics to the 2009 Broadway musical Memphis. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Bon Jovi in 2018.
  • The Isley Brothers — whose history dates back to the 1950s, and whose hits include “Shout,” “Twist and Shout,” “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)” and “It’s Your Thing” — are currently led by original member Ronald Isley, 84; and Ernie Isley, 73, who became a full-time band member in 1973. Brothers Vernon, Rudolph, Marvin and O’Kelly Isley Jr. are all deceased, as is Rudolph’s brother-in-law Chris Jasper, who joined with Ernie and Marvin in ’73.

For information, visit njhalloffame.org.

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See Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the trailer for ‘Wicked: For Good’

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the premiere for Wicked at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. LOS ANGELES^ CA. November 09^ 2024

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo return as Glinda and Elphaba in the final trailer for Wicked: For Good, which sees  Grande stepping into her role dubbed “Glinda the Good,” while Erivo is officially named the “Wicked Witch of the West.” The film is the highly-anticipated Part 2 following 2024’s “Wicked: Part 1.”

The trailer gives a glimpse of Glinda becoming “obsessulated” over her pale pink flying bubble, while Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh) encourages her to “lift everyone’s spirits.”  Meanwhile Elphaba is “in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum),” per an official synopsis.

Also in the trailer viewers see Dorothy marching down the yellow brick road to visit The Wizard, as well as Elphaba’s wedding to Prince Fiyero (played by Jonathan Bailey). Also returning in Part 2 will be Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, as well as Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode.

Wicked: For Good will hit theaters on Nov. 21; see the trailer – HERE.

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See Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow in trailer for ‘Marty Supreme’

Timothée Chalamet attend the UK Premiere of "A Complete Unknown" at the BFI Southbank in London^ England. London^ United Kingdom - January 14^ 2025

A24 is previewing the film Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow and directed by Josh Safdie.

Chalamet portrays ping pong player Marty Mauser, described as “a young man with a dream no one respects,” who “goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.”  The character is a fictionalized account of the real-life Marty Reisman, a five-time bronze medalist at the World Table Tennis Championships who died in 2012.

Chalamet stars opposite Paltrow, who plays a famous movie star that Marty begins an affair with on the road. The cast also includes Fran Drescher as Marty’s mother, rapper Tyler, the Creator, magician Penn Jillette, Odessa A’zion, “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) and filmmaker Abel Ferrara.

“Marty Supreme” marks Josh Safdie’s first time directing since co-helming “Uncut Gems” with his brother Benny Safdie, and his first solo feature since his 2008 debut, “The Pleasure of Being Robbed.” Josh Safdie wrote “Marty Supreme” with Ronald Bronstein.

“Marty Supreme” opens in theaters Dec. 25; see the official trailer HERE.

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Owen Wilson’s ‘Stick’ renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+

Owen Wilson attends premiere of Paramount+ movie Secret Headquarters at Signature Theatre New York^ NY - August 8^ 2022

Apple TV+ has renewed the Owen Wilson-led series ‘Stick’ for a second season.

Stick premiered on June 4, starring Wilson as Pryce Cahill (nicknamed Stick) who is 20 years past his professional golf career after a public meltdown. Now unemployed and divorced, Pryce seeks redemption by mentoring teenage golfer Santi (Peter Dager).

Confirmed to return for Season 2 is the main cast, which includes Wilson, Peter Dager as Santi, Marc Maron as Pryce’s friend Mitts, Mariana Treviño as Santi’s mom Elena and Lilli Kay as bartender-turned-caddy Zero.

In a statement, Wilson said, “I think we all had a great time making it. It’s really nice to see the show connecting with people and to know that we get a chance to continue the story!”

Season 1 featured cameos by guest stars Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, Wyndham Clark, Jim Nantz, Trevor Immelman and Dan Rapaport from the golf world; with actors Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant also recurring on the series.

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Shinedown earn 23rd No 1 on rock charts with ‘Killing Fields’

Brent Smith and Eric Bass with Shinedown perform live onstage at Rockstar Uproar Festival on September 25 2012 in Nampa^ Idaho. NAMPA^ IDAHO - SEPTEMBER 25

Shinedown has made history again with their latest single, “Killing Fields,” which hit No. 1 on the Active Rock Mediabase Chart – marking their 23rd #1 single.

Killing Fields also marks the third No. 1 for the band this year, with their No. 1 at alternative radio for “Three, Six, Five,” and two No. 1s at active rock with “Dance, Kid, Dance” and “Killing Fields.”  Additionally, the achievement solidifies the band’s record of holding the most No. 1s, Top 5s, and Top 10s in history on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart.

Shineown’s “Three Six Five” also hit Top 20 at Top 40 radio, and is the only rock band currently on the Top 40 chart. That song charted on five radio formats after hitting No. 1 at alternative, top 10 at Hot AC & AC, No. 16 at active rock, all in addition to reaching Top 20 at Top 40 radio.

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‘Depeche Mode: M’ concert film coming to theaters and IMAX

Concert of Depeche Mode. 16 May 2023. Ziggo Dome Amsterdam^ The Netherlands

Depeche Mode have announced they will release the feature film Depeche Mode: M, coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide for a limited theatrical event beginning Tuesday, October 28th.

Depeche Mode: M, conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frias, features footage from the band’s three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour. The film which premiered at this year’s Tribeca Festival, and shows the band’s Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and company performing Depeche Mode hits live, “while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition,” according to a press release.

Gahan said in a statement: “At its core, our new film M is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people. Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did a beautiful job telling that story that through the lens of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico City.”

Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision also just released the official trailer for Depeche Mode: M; check it out: HERE.

Tickets for the film are on sale now; head HERE for information.

 

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‘It: Welcome to Derry’ to premiere October 26th on HBO Max

Bill Skarsgård at the Los Angeles premiere of 'It Chapter Two' held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood^ USA on August 26^ 2019.

HBO Max is previewing the prequel series ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’. 

The horror-drama’s first season features nine episodes, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as the supernatural, child-killing clown Pennywise. Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel IT, ‘Welcome to Derry’ expands the vision established by director Andy Muschietti in the films IT (2017) and IT Chapter Two (2019), and takes place about three decades before the events of the movies.

A full trailer was also released for the new series, set in 1960s Maine and featuring the Hanlons – a military family looking to settle down in the small, sleepy town of Derry, Maine. But the family quickly learns not is all what it seems — dozens of people, mostly children, have gone missing or been killed. The series features a cast of young teens contending with an evil presence that takes the form of Pennywise the clown.

The cast of Welcome to Derry also features Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe and Rudy Mancuso.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ will premiere on October 26th; see the trailer – HERE.

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See the new trailer for ‘Bugonia’ starring Emma Stone

Emma Stone at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards.SANTA MONICA^ USA. February 22^ 2025

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming sci-fi black comedy ‘Bugonia’, from filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (‘Poor Things’) and starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.

Stone portrays Michelle Fuller, described as “a high profile female corporate executive,” who is kidnapped by a pair of conspiracy-obsessed young men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) who are convinced she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Will Tracy wrote the script.

Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone also star in the film, which made its debut at the Venice International Film Festival.

‘Bugonia’ will have a limited run in select theaters beginning Oct. 24, before it goes into wide release on October 31st. See the trailer: HERE.

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