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Ruth Seymour, the longtime leader of Santa Monica-based public radio station KCRW has died, her daughter Celia Hirschman told the Los Angeles Times. She was 88.

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with Andrew Haigh’s romantic fantasy All of Us Strangers. Haigh directs and wrote the film that’s loosely inspired by Taichi Yamada’s 1987 novel Strangers.

Starz on Wednesday canceled after two seasons and removed the horror comedy starring Courteney Cox from its digital platforms. In an interview published Thursday, Minx star Jake Johnson told Deadline that he did not expect a Season 3 renewal for the period erotic comedy, which had been rescued by Starz after its cancellation by Max.

Sony’s Crunchyroll has added Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training to the Q1 2024 calendar with a date of Feb. 23.

Last Christmas by Wham! has made pop history, topping the Christmas chart for the first time since it was released almost four decades ago.

Jonathan Bennett opened up about the new Mean Girls musical movie and Christopher Briney, the actor who is replacing him as Aaron Samuels in it.

Yep, Mel B still appears to consider James Corden the “biggest d–khead celebrity” that she has ever met.

Ariana Grande is continuing to tease fans with the promise of new music.

Chris Pine is continuing to show off his love for short shorts.

Bradley Cooper made it very clear that his daughter Lea comes first while attending a press conference for his movie Maestro.

Justin Theroux accompanied his girlfriend Nicole Brydon Bloom to her twin sister’s wedding this week!

We’re less than four months away from the 2024 Coachella Music Festival and we still don’t know who will be headlining, but there are some rumors floating around.

John Stamos is looking back at what led him to finally get sober.

Kylie Jenner left fans very curious when she shared an old Kardashian-Jenner family Christmas card on social media.

Bella Hadid is doing some last-minute Christmas shopping!

It’s official, England and Manchester City player Chloe Kelly is engaged! The Lioness revealed the exciting news on Instagram just days before Christmas, as she shared a sweet snap of herself posing with fiancé Scott Moore beneath the Northern lights after what appeared to be a very romantic proposal. The 25 year old football sensation couldn’t disguise her smile as she cuddled up to her beau in the chilly temperatures while showing off her radiant engagement ring, complete with giant glistening stone.

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Jon Burlingame Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX series “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” boasts one of the greatest casts of the TV season. But it has also broken new ground on the music side: a father-daughter team providing the musical score.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Ruth Seymour, a pioneering figure in public radio who led KCRW for many years until her retirement in 2010, died Friday in Santa Monica after a long illness. She was 88. After serving as program director at KPFK, Seymour joined KCRW in 1977 and was instrumental in transforming the station from a small college radio station to an influential national radio powerhouse.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor In Paul King’s “Wonka,” there is a scene where Noodle (Calah Lane) and Willy Wonka (Timothee Chalamet) have to sneak into a zoo so he can produce his one-of-a-kind chocolate. There the duo meets Abigail the giraffe and milks her. It cues up the musical number “For a Moment” where they fly over way the town’s Galeria and back into the town square.

David Gilmour‘s wife, Polly Sampson, has been sharing photos on social media of her husband working on a “new album” in the studio.The Pink Floyd guitarist has been spending time working at his Brighton recording studio. His recent studio visits have been documented by his wife, who is an author and lyricist, and shared on her personal Instagram.In the photos, Gilmour is seen with various artists such as Brian Eno‘s brother, Pianist Roger Eno and Guy Pratt – who has worked with both Pink Floyd and Gilmour on various occasions.A post shared by Polly Samson (@pollysamson)Other artists seen in the photos include drummer Adam Betts, who has worked with Pulp and dance acts including Pete Tong, Goldie and Squarepusher, bassist Tom Herbert, who has played with Mercury Prize nominated bands The Invisible and Polar Bear, and producer Charlie Andrew whose credits include Alt-J, James, Wolf Alice and London Grammar.Though there is no exact reason as to what Gilmour’s studio sessions are for, the Pink Floyd fansite Neptune Pink Floyd reported that Samson had told Romanian entertainment website Zile si Nopti that Gilmour is working on an album of original material.A post shared by Polly Samson (@pollysamson)A post shared by Polly Samson (@pollysamson)Gilmour’s “new album” would mark his first LP since 2015’s ‘Rattle That Lock’.

ABBA Voyage boosted London’s economy with nearly £323million in spending turnover within a one year period, according to a new report.The avatar concert experience – which is continuing to run until at least November 2024 at the 3,000-capacity ABBA Arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – provided a huge financial boost to London and the East London area around the venue.According to research compiled by Sound Diplomacy and RealWorth, the report covers the period of May 2022 to May 2023 and found that the show contributed £322.6million in turnover to the London economy and £177.7m in GVA (Gross Value Added) (per Music Week).“The operation and attendee spending are ongoing generators of economic contribution to the local and city-wide economies, demonstrating that as long as ABBA Voyage is in London, it has the potential to contribute to the economic wealth of the city,” read the report.42 per cent of the aforementioned total was generated in the local area – the boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest – which equals £134.1million turnover and £73.7million GVA.Contributing factors included spending on accommodation, food and beverage, transport, shopping and entertainment.Additionally, ABBA Voyage has provided employment opportunities to 5,075 workers in London. That includes those directly connected to the concert and sectors impacted by the show including staff in restaurants, sales, hotels and more.£42.72million (36%) of the direct attendee spend in the local area was attributed to 181,674 international visitors.Michael Bolingbroke, CEO and executive producer for ABBA Voyage, said: “The presence of ABBA Voyage is felt in a way that will be enduring.

Metallica are among investors in a $13.7million (£10.8million) funding round for the new artist-to-fan platform Medallion.The heavy metal veterans supported the platform – which allows artists to have a dedicated hub for releases, concerts, merchandise and more – for its Series A round.The round, co-led by Dragonfly and Lightspeed Faction, was secured with the support of Metallica’s Black Squirrel Partners alongside fellow musicians like Guy Lawrence of Disclosure, Jungle, Tiga and more. Various other tech investors included Coinbase Ventures, Infinite Capital and J17.Other music industry investors include Bill Silva Entertainment, Foundations Artist Management, Mt Joy, Method and TAG Music.Medallion, which launched in 2022, enables artists to cultivate a community-focused digital environment that allows for better fan engagement.As we continue to build the best direct-to-fan platform for music artists, we are thrilled to announce our $13.7 million Series A financing, led by @dragonfly_xyz and @lightspeedvp @FactionVC.

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Brad Pitt is enjoying his life with Ines de Ramon. The couple recently celebrated their birthdays together in Paris and Los Angeles, and they’ve been all smiles in paparazzi photos. It’s the first public relationship for Pitt since his divorce from Angelina Jolie.

Salma Hayek is giving a glimpse into her friendship with Linda Evangelista. The Hollywood star and the supermodel teamed up for a good cause, sharing a sweet moment as Salma showed her support for Linda’s coffee table book, described as the perfect gift for the holidays.SALMA HAYEK AND KRISTEN STEWART HOST INTIMATE CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF PENELOPE CRUZSALMA HAYEK VISITS MEXICO WITH HER STEPSON: LINDA EVANGELISTA’S SON AUGUSTIN JAMES“For all of you wondering what to give for Christmas presents, I have the perfect one,” the Mexican actress said in a new clip. “This amazing book, Linda by Steven Meisel.

Michael Bublé shared on an episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast how his priorities in life shifted after his now 10-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer. “My son’s cancer diagnosis rocked my world,” Bublé began. “It pulled the curtain from over my eyes.”The 48-year-old singer said the pain he and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, went through was almost unbearable.

Hailey Bieber is showing off her new tattoo! The model and businesswoman added a new design to her collection of minimalistic ink. This time she decided to get a small black ribbon on her wrist, which she described as a “tiny baby tat.”JOE JONAS SHOWS OFF NEW TATTOO INSPIRED BY HIS TWO DAUGHTERS AMID DIVORCE ANNE HATHAWAY’S MATCHING TATTOO WITH HER HUSBANDROMEO BECKHAM GETS ANOTHER TATTOO DEDICATED TO GIRLFRIEND MIA REGAN This isn’t Hailey’s first time getting a tattoo, as she is known for her delicate designs.

Beyoncé got a taste of it during her surprise appearance at a special screening of her “Renaissance” film in Brazil.The 42-year-old mom of three, actress, businesswoman, singer, and 32-time Grammy winner, traveled to Salvador, Brazil, to attend a “Club Renaissance” party. “I came because I love you so much.” the star said while bringing the house down.Attendees couldn’t keep it together, so the crowd couldn’t contain their excitement or follow instructions when Queen Bey tried her viral “Mute” challenge.

Kim Kardashian decided to give away Christmas gifts wrapped in reusable SKIMS fabric. The reality TV personality and businesswoman took to social media to share her environmentally responsible wrapping idea, which features her brand’s cotton t-shirt fabric.“I wrapped all of my holiday gifts in a skim cotton T-shirt fabric,” she explained, revealing that it’s “all reusable.” Kim’s idea replaces the single-use paper that often ends up in landfills.On several occasions, Kardashian has said that she doesn’t have anything colorful or tons of furniture at her home because she wants a zen space; therefore, her choice of wrapping fabric color matches her home aesthetic.Kim Kardashian’s extravagant Christmas decorations include dozens of white trees inside her homeKhloé Kardashian has decked her mansion with impressive Christmas decorationsWhy Uruguay is the only Latin American country that doesn’t celebrate Christmas?The gift wrapping, while unconventional, still gives a vibe of minimalism and elegance, as the white fabric is neatly tied with a knot, a feature that is hard to get with simple gift-wrapping paper.Kim transformed her lavish mansion in Hidden Hills with over a dozen Christmas trees, causing mixed reactions among online users.

Josie Gibson has spoken out on how much she missed her son Reggie after trolls mum-shamed her for leaving him to take part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The 38 year old This Morning presenter explained that the decision to fly out to Australia and be away from her little boy, five, for nearly a month, was incredibly difficult to deal with. During an appearance on today's Loose Women, 22 December, the Bristol-born star opened up on how she "pined" after Reggie so much that she struggled to cope with the challenges and Bushtucker trials in the jungle.

Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled during tonight's instalment as they pointed out an obvious gaffe by the ITV soap involving Mackenzie Boyd's (played by Lawrence Robb) hostage storyline. Mack has been tied up to a chair for days now, after initially getting drunk and ditching wife Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) in a bid to find his and Chloe Harris's (Jessie Elland) son Reuben.

EastEnders' Jack Branning might be the unlucky one to meet his end this Christmas, after his recent actions placed him directly at odds with three members of The Six. In the final scene before the big Christmas Day episode, a huge clue may have confirmed Jack's fate after he crossed paths with three of the six Christmas murder suspects, Denise Fox, Stacey Slater and Suki Panesar.

The Holiday fans are out in force again this festive season, and some have come up with a haunting new theory about one of best-loved Christmas films. The iconic rom-com movie, which sees women Amanda (played by Cameron Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet) decide to swap houses for the season, quickly became one of the most-watched films set at Christmastime when it was released in the early 2000s.