The streaming revolution is changing the way film composers get paid and exposing the flaws of a system where big names farm their scores out to uncredited “ghost composers.” Now, the artists actually writing the music are demanding recognition—and a fair share of the profits. By Mark Rozzo February 21, 2022
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As far as anyone can tell, there isn’t much that actually happens over the course of Lexi Howard’s semi-autobiographical play, which consumes the bulk of Euphoria season 2’s penultimate episode. Lexi, as herself, debates the importance of social status within the high school hierarchy; compares her late-blooming breasts to her sister’s far more considerable assets;
That makes sense. I had an adviser in college, and because I was always trying to do a lot of different things, she would say, “You can’t be all versions of yourself at once.” But I feel like your career is so intertwined, it’s a high-level example of someone actually pulling that off. Well, I
Peak TV can be a cruel and unforgiving landscape. With more content available than ever before, it’s all the more difficult for new shows to break out and capture an audience. One casualty of the competitive field is FX’s adaptation of the graphic novel series Y: The Last Man. FX pulled the plug on the
The pricey gadget was originally created for last year’s Donda. By Grant Rindner February 18, 2022 Ye attends the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 23, 2022 in Paris, France.Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images By all accounts, it seems like Kanye West’s Donda 2 is really going
On Friday, Tom Holland addressed rumors that he and his girlfriend Zendaya had bought a house together in South London. The question came up while he was appearing on Live with Kelly and Ryan. The Spider-Man actor seemed baffled by the story, explaining he heard about it from friends. “I’ve had so many people call
Ray Fisher pulls zero punches when it comes to Warner Bros. The actor, who played Cyborg in Justice League, called out the company when they omitted his character from a tweet celebrating Black superheroes for Black History Month. The tweet showcased Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett), Bloodsport (Idris Elba), and Deadshot (Will Smith), with no mention
Ari was buying. Gwyneth was browsing. And Owen was everywhere. This year’s Frieze week in Hollywood brought out the usual A-list collectors—but it also suggested that the city’s long-gestating status as art capital is moving into its next phase. Plus, Damien Hirst’s 180, an up-close view of the vibe shift, and more in this week’s column.
Don’t expect to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children Lilibet “Lili” Diana and Archie in the U.K. imminently with their parents. The Associated Press reports that Harry’s lawyers argued during a hearing against the U.K. government today that the Duke of Sussex does not feel safe bringing his family to Britain since he is
Fellow musicians are remembering Dallas Good as someone who fostered community within the Canadian music scene, supported new artists and gave them a chance to showcase their skills. Good, the singer and guitarist of rock/alternative country band the Sadies, died Thursday of natural causes at age 48. The Sadies posted the news on their social
On the attempted intervention with Anna back in New York: Once all of the women were back in New York, and Duke understood that Sorokin owed Williams $62,000 from the La Mamounia stay, Duke tried to stop the madness. “I said to Rachel, ‘We’ve got to do an intervention. We’ve gotta face her. She’s got
Spoilers for season one of Peacemaker ahead. In creating Peacemaker’s title sequence dance number, James Gunn has said that his goal was to “vanquish the skip forward button,” and it’s hard to argue that he wasn’t 100% percent successful. The opening number features the show’s cast dancing to Wig Wam’s “Do Ya Wanna Taste It”—a
Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal talk about The Tipping Point, their first new album in 18 years, and how their friendship has changed as they’ve grown older. By Al Shipley February 18, 2022 Curt Smith (left) and Roland Orzabal (right) of Tears for Fears.Frank Ockenfels At their peak, Tears For Fears made some of the
Torraco does admit that, on the set of Rust, Gutierrez Reed opened the gun and showed it to Halls upon her arrival in the church. “He did examine the gun, but he didn’t even hold it when he was examining it,” she says. He remembers the chambers only being partially full, with three or maybe
In 2018, Neffatari “Neff” Davis received a strange D.M. from journalist Jessica Pressler. The New York magazine reporter (and later, V.F. special correspondent) told Davis she was investigating Davis’s close friend, Anna. Davis didn’t know who she was talking about. A year earlier, while Davis was working as a concierge at the luxury 11 Howard
All good things must come to an end—even Stranger Things. The hit Netflix sci-fi thriller, which first arrived in the summer of 2016, will conclude with its fifth season, which has no release date yet. The show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, announced the news with a bittersweet letter to fans on Feb. 17. “Seven
The writer-director talks HBO Max’s Peacemaker, bringing out John Cena’s sensitive side, and how he got so good at writing ensembles. By Keith Phipps February 17, 2022 John Cena in Peacemaker.Courtesy of Katie Yu for HBO Max Of all the scuzzy misfit superheroes featured in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker didn’t immediately leap out
LeVar Burton has a message for all the curious kids out there: “Read banned books!” The actor, education advocate, and Reading Rainbow host dropped by The Daily Show With Trevor Noah to make a statement about the books that have recently been targeted by conservative lawmakers and school boards across the nation. Content This
The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film Rust sued Alec Baldwin and the movie’s producers Tuesday alleging their “callous” disregard in the face of safety complaints led directly to her death. At a news conference announcing the lawsuit, lawyers for the husband and 9-year-old son of Halyna Hutchins
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 16, 2022 6:55 pm Updated February 16, 2022 6:57 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney and Amazon are “the new big players” and should contribute more to
Ryder Robinson and Iris Apatow‘s relationship is now social media certified. Kate Hudson‘s eldest son shared a photo of himself planting a kiss on the cheek of Leslie Mann‘s youngest daughter in an Instagram post in honor of Valentine’s Day on Monday, captioning the post with a simple red heart. And both families made it
Shailene Woodley and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have ended their surprise romance and engagement after less than two years together. A source confirmed the split to People this afternoon and explained why their relationship didn’t work. “It was an amicable split; it just wasn’t working,” the source said. “They’re very different people with
The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) launches its 2022 edition Wednesday, celebrating its 10th anniversary and Black History Month with a stellar lineup of Canadian talent and internationally acclaimed films and music. For the second year in a row, the festival is being offered entirely online, allowing for comfy couch screenings at one’s leisure. The
Even though the second Sonic the Hedgehog film isn’t out until April 8th, Paramount and Sega have revealed that the hedgehog’s film career has a bright future ahead. Not only has the development of a third film begun, but so has the development of the first-ever live-action series! The CEO of SEGA CORPORATION, Haruki Satomi,
Capping off a few weeks of criticizing Kardashian, her boyfriend Pete Davidson… and Billie Eilish. By Grant Rindner February 15, 2022 Kanye at the Super Bowl with his daughter North West and the wide receiver Antonio Brown. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)Steph Chambers In a new Instagram post, Kanye West has offered something of a
By William James and Michael Holden Reuters Posted February 14, 2022 9:45 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Camilla, the wife of British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus. “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating,”
Rachel Williams, the former Vanity Fair staffer who was conned out of $62,000 by Anna Sorokin, known as Anna Delvey, never wanted to discuss her former friend again. She purged her recollections of the traumatic friendship in an essay for Vanity Fair and, later, a book, My Friend Anna. But when Netflix reportedly paid Sorokin
After three years without a host, the Oscars are making up for lost time with three hosts for this year’s awards: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are set to host the 94th Academy Awards, producer Will Packer said Tuesday. Reports say that each actor will be responsible for one hour of the three-hour
Mark Seliger / Illustration by Yousra Attia Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here),
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced the nominees for the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards on Tuesday morning in 145 film, television, and digital media categories. The awards will be presented over six days during Canadian Screen Week, including the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards show, which will broadcast on CBC and