‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Wins at Korean Box Office Still Stalled By COVID

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” dominated the South Korean box office on its opening weekend.The “Harry Potter” spinoff franchise film earned $2.94 million between Friday and Sunday, accounting for 72% of theatrical business in Korea, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Over the five days since its Wednesday opening, the film grossed $4.09 million.The film’s debut was strong enough to lift the nationwide weekend aggregate to $4.07 million. That was the first time in eight weeks that the total had exceeded $4 million.There were thin pickings for other titles.

Big Sean performed at Coachella on Friday night (April 15), and was joined on stage by his girlfriend and frequent collaborator Jhené Aiko for a pair of songs – see footage below.The Detroit rapper delivered a career-spanning set on the Sahaha stage, marking the first time he’s ever performed a solo slot at the California festival.Among the 18-track setlist, Sean performed the hits ‘Blessings’, ‘I Don’t Fuck With You’, ‘Clique’, and ‘Bounce Back. He also gave live debuts to ‘Why Would I Stop?’ and ‘Wolves’, taken from his most recent album ‘Detroit 2’.In the middle of his set, Sean brought out Aiko – who aside from being his partner is also his TWENTY88 bandmate – to perform the tracks ‘Beware’ and ‘I Know’, taken from Sean’s albums ‘Hall Of Fame’ (2013) and ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ (2015) respectively.You can check out footage of their performances below:big sean & jhene aiko in coachella @BigSean @JheneAiko #Coachella pic.twitter.com/ASHpCLx9iu— bash rockii (@BashRockii) April 17, 2022Big Sean and Jhene aiko “ I know ” .

Serena Williams isn’t done with Hollywood. In a new interview with Insider, the tennis great said that she and her sister, Venus Williams, have more stories to tell outside of what was shared in their family’s Oscar-winning biopic, “King Richard“ — in fact, the film is just the start. 

Loren Allred, a contestant on “Britain’s Got Talent”‘s latest season, which kicked off Saturday, stunned the audience with two shocking revelations- her voice and a confession about a hit song from “The Greatest Showman”.

Serena Williams isn't done with Hollywood. In a new interview with , the tennis great said that she and her sister, Venus Williams, have more stories to tell outside of what was shared in their family's Oscar-winning biopic,  — in fact, the film is just the start. " had a perfect ending with Venus on the tennis court," Williams said of the film's epic culmination, which saw her older sister finishing her first professional tournament.That perfect ending sets the stage for a sequel — and potentially, the start of the Williams cinematic universe -- in which the self-proclaimed Marvel fan said the sisters would be seen embarking on their own, individual journeys.   «Venus goes in her direction, and I go in my direction.

Coachella Night 2 was, by many accounts, dominated by the festival’s youngest and oldest performers.

Megan Thee Stallion performed a brand new track for the first time ever, while hitting the stage at Coachella 2022.

popular programme. Before she shot to stardom, Jade endured a tough upbringing in South East London as both her parents suffered with drug addiction problems and split when she was just two years old. Jade eventually disowned her dad, Andrew Goody, who served four years in prison for robbery and died of an overdose aged 42 in 2005.

Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she would love to be asked to record the next James Bond theme song.Exclusive: Nicole Scherzinger reveals rare insight into romance with Thom EvansThe American songstress told HELLO! that she would love to be given herown variety show that is a "modern day version of Cher meets Bette Midler meets Shirley Bassey meets the Pussycat Dolls and Nicole Scherzinger", adding: "And it makes complete sense because I come from cabaret theater, with grand vocals—I am putting it out there that I want to do the next Bond theme song."WATCH: Nicole Scherzinger shows off insane dance moves in skin-tight sportswearThe 43-year-old also reveled that she plans to throw more "intimate" showcases similar to a recent one she organized in Los Angeles to remind the industry of her range and background in musical theater."I was fortunate to do Annie Live on NBC and it reminded me of my love for musical theater, and so many people don't know I come from that theatrical space and sing Broadway, pop-rock and jazz blues," she shared.MORE: Nicole Scherzinger poses in daring red gown with dangerously high slit"I threw an intimate showcase and I think I will do more because I want to share with the industry and remind them - they associate me with the Pussycat Dolls and put me in that box - that I can do more things."Speaking at the DIRECTV SPACE activation at Neon Carnival with Levi’s® and Tequila Don Julio on Saturday evening, Nicole also spoke of her romance with Brit, Thom Evans.

Kiernan Shipka isn’t closed off to playing Sally Draper once again.

The Tale Of King Crab, a cinematically striking fable shot in rural Italy and Argentina, opened to a three-day gross of $5,120 at Film at Lincoln Center this weekend — the first in a string of Italian offerings set to arrive on the specialty scene through the summer.

Refresh for latest…: It’s no secret that Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore had a less than magical opening domestically this weekend, coming after early overseas rollout began last frame. Still, offshore this weekend, the threequel was again the top movie and ranked No. 1 in 52 markets, including 41 of the 44 new openers. The overseas sophomore frame added $71.7M for a cume of $150.4M, bringing global just shy of $200M at $193.4M. In like-for-likes Dumbledore is running 38% behind the previous installment and 42% off the original.

Danny Elfman performed at Coachella last night (April 16), and during his set he treated fans to a rock rendition of the theme song for The Simpsons.The composer’s unique set included songs by his new wave band Oingo Boingo, a few solo tracks as well as some of his most famous film and TV themes.His best-known work, the theme tune for The Simpsons, came in the middle of the 19-track set. Elfman, performing shirtless, delivered a rock version of the animated sitcom’s theme with a full orchestra.Other theme songs in his set included Batman, Spider-Man, Alice In Wonderland, and he also performed songs from Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas.You can see footage of Elfman performing The Simpsons theme below:WHO THOUGHT THE SIMPSONS THEME AT COACHELLA WAS A JOKE??? NEVER UNDERESTIMATE DANNY ELFMAN#coachella pic.twitter.com/HOu2OdbD7I— главная фанатка Макрона и Разгромов (@VasilySupremacy) April 17, 2022‘Sorry’‘Insects’ (Oingo Boingo song)‘Spider-Man Main Title’‘Nothing To Fear (But Fear Itself)’ (Oingo Boingo song)‘Just Another Day’ (Oingo Boingo song)‘Jack’s Lament / This Is Halloween / What’s This?’ (From The Nightmare Before Christmas)‘Breakfast Machine’ (From Pee-wee’s Big Adventure)‘Kick Me’‘Insanity’ (Oingo Boingo song)‘The Batman Theme’‘True’‘The Simpsons Main Title Theme’ (Rock rendition)‘Only A Lad’ (Oingo Boingo song)‘Love In The Time Of COVID’‘Ice Dance / The Grand Finale’ (From Edward Scissorhands)‘Dead Man’s Party’ (Oingo Boingo song)‘Alice’s Theme’ (From Alice In Wonderland)‘Happy’‘Who Do You Want To Be’ (Oingo Boingo song)Elfman released ‘Big Mess’, his first solo studio album in 37 years, last April.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” welcomed a boost in ticket sales at the international box office, though the third installment in the “Harry Potter” spinoff series already seems to be running out of steam.Over the weekend, “Fantastic Beasts 3” added $71.7 million from 66 foreign markets, taking the film’s international tally to $150.4 million. After debuting to a less-than-enchanting $43 million in North America, “The Secrets of Dumbledore” has collected $193.4 million to date.Along with United States and Canada, the Warner Bros.

Big Sean and Jhene Aiko are enjoying their night out at the big festival.

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Nick Edwards said his unexpected audition for the ITV talent show gave him the confidence to return to performing after 11 years. Doting dad Nick had a shock as his adorable daughters Savannah and Cali, aged three and four, were brought on stage by his mother Tracey in a bid to convince him to sing in public again in the first episode of the new series on Saturday night.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the third chapter in the “Harry Potter” spinoff series, collected a muted $43 million in its domestic box office debut.In pandemic times, those ticket sales were enough to lead this weekend’s box office charts and land one of the biggest North American openings in 2022. But it’s also a sign that magic is in short supply for J.K. Rowling’s lucrative and ever-expanding Wizarding World.

Warner Bros/DC’s The Batman has winged its way past three-quarters of a billion dollars at the worldwide box office, maintaining its spot as the highest-grossing film of the year, globally and domestically. The worldwide cume through Sunday is $751.1M with the Matt Reeves-directed spin on the Caped Crusader counting $386.1M at the international box office and $365M in North America.

“The Batman” joins a list led by “Spider-Man: No Way Home” ($1.89 billion) and also includes the Chinese films “The Battle at Lake Changjin” ($902.5 million) and “Hi, Mom” ($822 million) as well as the James Bond movie “No Time to Die” ($774 million). “The incredible response we’ve seen at theaters across the country is a testament to both the enduring power of this iconic DC superhero and the huge appetite out there to experience great movies on the big screen,” said Warner domestic distribution head Jeff Goldstein in a statement.

Everyone has their special fuzzy memories of their favorite smashes over the years – but now and then, the artists themselves don’t exactly feel the same way about their own music.

Though that result is on par with the $41 million opening of fellow Warner release “Dune” last October and the $44 million opening of Sony’s “Uncharted” in February, it is down 31% from the $62 million opening of the last “Fantastic Beasts” film, the ill-received “Crimes of Grindelwald” in 2018. Audience metrics for “Secrets of Dumbledore” have been somewhat better than for “Grindelwald” with a B+ on CinemaScore to go with a 4/5 from general audiences on Comscore/Screen Engine’s PostTrak and an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLizzo got a workout not seen since Donald Glover did double-duty as host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” performing two songs from her forthcoming album “Special,” showing impressive comic timing and stamina by appearing in nearly every sketch — she even played flute twice, once while twerking (in fact, the entire sketch was framed around an orchestra learning to twerk while playing their instruments).For the first musical performance, she introduced herself as “Ladies and gentlemen, me!,” and sang her latest single, the discofied groove “About That Time,” accompanied by a drummer, bassist and of course her dancers, the Big Grrls — who are themselves the subject of an Amazon reality show, “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” (a commercial for which aired just before the first song).

Megan Thee Stallion has something new!

Two of Scotland's biggest Covid policies are changing from Monday, April 18 with the end of the mask mandate and free rapid tests.