Teresa Taylor, Butthole Surfers Drummer and Richard Linklater’s ‘Slacker’ Star, Dies at 60

“I don’t know why I was fired, I really don’t,” declared Tucker Carlson today on his sudden departure from the airwaves of Fox News on April 24. “I’m not angry about it,” the former primetime host told pal Russell Brand. “I honestly don’t know.”

A sci-fi comedy by Mel Eslyn and a literary noir by Alice Troughton – who are, respectively, the longtime producer for the Duplass brothers, and an award-winning UK television director (Dr. Who, Cucumber, The Living And The Dead) — debut in limited release this weekend, alongside Adele Lim’s Joy Ride, a Lionsgate wide-release – marking first-time feature film debuts by three women.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Season 2 of FX’s The Bear.

Guy Lodge Film Critic You have to admire the moxie of authors and filmmakers who set their science-fiction spectaculars in the very near future, essentially confronting viewers with what may seem a pretty outlandish forecast for their own lives. Those that pull it off present us with possibilities resonant enough to ponder, even when they’re too far-fetched to actively fear: So it proves in “Restore Point,” a sharp, high-shine sci-fi outing from the Czech Republic, in which earthly life after death is routine, a cellular rather than spiritual matter. Set in an unspecified (though Czech-speaking) central Europe in the year 2041, director Robert Hloz’s whopper of a calling-card debut may offer a more credibly subdued, budget-constrained visual of the mid-21st century than the lavishly built “Blade Runner 2049” — unless we’re in for a drastic design (r)evolution over the course of the 2040s — but its ideas are sky-high in concept. Marrying glossy mainstream genre aesthetics to probing, elaborately conceived speculative storytelling, this is a notably ambitious and auspiciously well-realized first feature for Hloz: the kind that appears to be flaunting his capabilities for even bigger international and Hollywood assignments.

The gunman who murdered beautician Elle Edwards in a botched gangland shooting recorded a chilling rap video from prison in which he vowed deadly revenge on his enemies.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In a broad-based deal, Netflix and Germany’s Constantin Film, one of Europe’s biggest production-distribution companies behind the “Resident Evil” film franchise and TV series “Shadowhunters,” have struck an exclusive long-term partnership.  The powerful alliance sees Netflix acquiring pay distribution rights pay to Constantin Film’s theatrical productions in the German-speaking region. These include national and international original and co-produced films, as well as films acquired for cinema or straight-to-video (STV) release. German and international theatrical productions.  Titles will be made available to Netflix subscribers on an SVOD basis 10-12 months after their theatrical release. In return, Netflix will contribute significantly to the financing of these productions, Constantin Film announced this week. The new agreement grants Netflix licensed access to Constantin Film’s existing film and series catalog, it added. 

BreAnna Bell Chef Alisa Reynolds was on the brink of losing her prized My 2 Cents restaurant when she was struck with an idea that would take her career worldwide. On her eight-episode unscripted Hulu series “Searching for Soul Food,” which dropped on June 2, the Los Angeles-based Reynolds travels the world, shining a light on marginalized cultures as she dines on native cuisines. Hailing from Onyx Collective, the series pushes Reynolds — whose food has been enjoyed by renowned figures such as Barack Obama, Lena Waithe, A$AP Rocky, among others — into the TV space as one of the few Black women to host their own show in the travel and food genres.

A warning has been issued after the number of hospital admissions linked to a potentially deadly disease has seen a sharp rise. There has been a 22 per cent increase in liver disease hospital admissions in England in just one year, according to recent health figures published.

Manchester United's takeover was rumoured to be concluding at the beginning of this week.

Selome Hailu The fireworks in the sky on Tuesday night also made their way to Hollywood’s data desks. Viewership of “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” on Peacock more than doubled when compared to last year’s show, Variety has learned exclusively, though exact streaming numbers for both 2022 and 2023 are unavailable. However, as the holiday event was simulcast across both Peacock and NBC, linear numbers show an increase as well: 4.6 million viewers tuned in to NBC’s live 8 p.m. airing, marking a 3% increase from 2022. In ratings among the adults 18-48 demographic, the fireworks jumped by 15%, scoring a 0.71 on Tuesday. And for the 10 p.m. encore, total viewership was up 4% while 18-49 ratings increased 20% compared to last year. (These statistics are all based on Live + Same Day data.)

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Musician and actor Dominic Fike admitted in a video interview with Apple Music that he was a “drug addict” when he joined the second season of HBO’s “Euphoria.” He was cast as Elliot, a drug user who perpetuates Rue’s relapse and finds himself in a love triangle with Rue (Zendaya) and Jules (Hunter Schafer). According to Fike, the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, tried to hire a “sober coach” to keep Fike clean in real life, but the plan failed. “I was a drug addict and coming on to a show that’s, you know, mainly about drugs, is very difficult,” Fike told Zane Lowe. “Sam [Levinson], the director and writer, got me a sober coach, somebody to be there all the time. It did not work.”

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's divorce was dismissed by a Georgia court Friday. "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star filed a "dismissal without prejudice" with the Superior Court of Fulton County in documents obtained by Fox News Digital.  The dismissal comes almost two months after the couple filed his-and-hers complaints petitioning for a divorce.

Britney Spears says she was hit by an NBA security guard. Others have downplayed the incident. But you know what? Video don’t lie!!!

Tom Sandoval is officially back in the Vanderpump Rules orbit.

How much is a proper tip for a DoorDash driver?

NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security team will not face charges following the physical altercation with Britney Spears.

Off the hook!

Hot Fuzz and Buffy The Vampire Slayer.Created by artist and animator Trevor Carlee, the clip from 2007’s Hot Fuzz replicates a scene during the supermarket shootout featuring Frank Butterman (Nick Frost) and Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), where they trade one-liners.The clip was shared by director Edgar Wright on Instagam, with the caption: “Hot Fuzz in Lego by @trevorcarlee ! #offthefuckingchain.”A post shared by @edgarwrightSharing a comparison clip which also features the original film footage, Carlee said he “definitely plans on doing more” Lego recreations of scenes from Hot Fuzz.Other recent clips by Carlee include a scene from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, where Charlie (Charlie Day) tells Mac (Rob McElhenney) about his mailroom conspiracy theory. The scene is pulled from season four episode Sweet Dee Has A Heart Attack.You can check out further clips, including a scene from Buffy The Vampire Slayer, below.A post shared by Trevor Carlee (@trevorcarlee)A post shared by Trevor Carlee (@trevorcarlee)Pegg recently confirmed he had started writing a fourth feature film with Wright last summer, which would be entirely separate from the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.Speaking to the Guardian, Pegg said: “Whatever Edgar and I do next, we’re not going to rely on what we’ve done before.

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann are doing whatever they can to co-parent their kids amicably!

We did NOT see this one coming!

AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses has helped him during the war against Russia.In an interview with CNN, journalist Erin Burnett asked Zelensky: “As a human being, so many people look up to you; they rely on you. No one can imagine how hard that is.

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Hailee Steinfeld and rumored boyfriend Josh Allen appear to be getting pretty serious.

Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady spoke briefly after crossing paths at Michael Rubin’s star-studded party in the Hamptons.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann have seemingly worked things out as they have called off their divorce amid their ongoing drama.

A 66 year-old man from Manchester has been charged by police after Just Stop Oil protests disrupted the Wimbledon tennis championships.

“The Last of Us” star’s character has his eyes gouged out as he dies. “I remember, earlier on, because of ‘Game of Thrones’ and the way my character died, people were super into taking selfies with their thumbs in my eyes,” Pascal recently told The Hollywood Reporter, which has rounded up a series of recounted tales of fan interactions. featuring Pascal and other celebrities like Jenna Ortega and Jennifer Garner.

Ring Video Doorbells ahead of Prime Day 2023. For a smart security system upgrade, Amazon is currently offering up to 45% off the Ring Video Doorbell Wired. The wired video doorbell with two-way talk and advanced motion detection is currently on sale for just $55. Featuring night vision and real-time notifications sent straight to your phone, you'll never miss a detail – even in the dark. The 1080p HD wired video doorbell is built with two-way talk, advanced motion detection, and night vision.This Ring Video Doorbell 3 is Ring's next-generation doorbell upgraded with additional security features for any home.

Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann are giving their relationship another chance.«Yes, parties are dismissing divorce action and reconciling,» Kroy's lawyer, Marlys Berstrom, tells ET. ET has reached out to Kim for comment., who was first to report the news, obtained court docs showing that Kim filed paperwork to dismiss her divorce petition on Friday. The latest update comes just days after Kim and Kroy were spotted attending church with their four children: twins Kaia and Kane, 9, Kash, 10, and KJ, 12.Kim and Kroy each filed for divorce in May after 11 years of marriage, and proceeded to make a series of allegations against one another.Kroy claimed that Kim has a «very troubling» gambling problem and alleged that she punched him the day before they filed for divorce. He also filed docs requesting court-appointed guardians for his and Kim's children.Meanwhile, Kim claimed that she saw Kroy «smoking marijuana» and said that she has «serious concerns» for the safety and well-being of their children.For more on Kim and Kroy's relationship, read ET's full timeline of the divorce drama.

Hailee Steinfeld and her rumored new beau, Josh Allen, definitely enjoyed their vacation in Mexico. The Hawkeye actress and the Buffalo Bills quarterback were photographed making out while soaking up the sun in Los Cabos over the Fourth of July weekend. Steinfeld, who wore a bucket hat and sunglasses, is seen wrapping her hands around the 27-year-old's neck as they spend time in the water and share a kiss. For months, the duo has sparked dating rumors. In May, they had dinner at Sushi by Bou in New York City, with an eyewitness telling ET, «Hailee and Josh enjoyed dinner at Sushi by Bou in New York City over Memorial Day weekend.

Jenna Ortega is hearing the sound of wedding bells! For her  character, that is. The 20-year-old actress was spotted on the set of Tim Burton's upcoming sequel flickin Hertfordshire, England, on Wednesday, filming what appeared to be a wedding scene. Ortega was dressed in a white satin gown with bright pink tulle and rocked chunky white platform boots with pink laces and a flowing veil with her dark hair pulled into an updo.In another photo taken on Wednesday, Ortega holds onto co-star Filipe Cates as he seemingly walks her down the aisle. Also seen on set was the original Lydia Deetz herself, Winona Ryder, who reprises her iconic role some 35 years after she appeared in the original film when it debuted in 1988.Ryder was seen snuggled up in a puffy black coat and matching Ugg boots as she sported Lydia's iconic hairstyle, complete with spiky bangs.Multiple outlets reported that Ortega had signed onto the sequel to play the daughter of Ryder's character. When Warner Bros.

Da Brat is a mom! On Thursday, the 49-year-old rapper welcomed her first child with wife Jesseca «Judy» Harris-Dupart. She gave birth to the couple's son in Atlanta at 8:30 p.m. ET, weighing in at 7lbs, 8oz and measuring 20in long,  reports. «I can't BELIEVE he came out of me!» the star tells the outlet. «Feels like a dream.

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are enjoying a romantic night out.

EXCLUSIVE: Phoebe Tonkin (Babylon) is among the cast leading the indie crime drama And On The Eighth Day from debut feature filmmaker Alexandra Chando, which has just wrapped production in New Mexico.

Butthole Surfers who featured in Richard Linklater’s 1990 film Slacker, has died aged 60.The actor and musician, also known as Teresa Nervosa, died of lung disease, her former bandmates have announced.“Teresa Taylor passed away peacefully this weekend after a long battle with lung disease,” Butthole Surfers wrote in a social media post Monday (June 19). “She will live in our hearts forever.

Teresa Taylor, a drummer for the indie rock band Butthole Surfers who had a small but memorable role in the 1990 film Slacker as a “pusher” trying to sell an unusual Madonna souvenir, died Sunday of lung disease, her former bandmates have announced.