Joni Mitchell reunited with Cameron Crowe at theAlmost Famousmusical premiere

The 2000 film and musical are loosely based on the life of William Miller, a teenageRolling Stonewriter. No problem, Cameron has done the same to me many times! It follows a young journalist coming of age in the early 1970s as he follows a band on tour. Bruce Glikas/WireImage You have to, but you ache a little bit and you want to go back there. Thats always how I felt about a great concert or piece of music....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Melanie Pitts

Joni Mitchell says making more personal music 'scared' male singer-songwriters

Joni Mitchellgot personal in a rare interview about how the evolution of her music made her male counterparts feel. “I started scraping my own soul more and more and got more humanity in it.” Like, ‘Does this mean we have to do this now?’ Jesse Grant/Getty Images But over time, I think it did make an influence. It encouraged people to write more from their own experience." “She just treated me like a bad child and I quit piano lessons....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Traci Garcia

Joni Mitchell takes the stage for a rare public performance at pre-Grammys tribute gala

The singer-songwriter was honored at the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year benefit. “This isn’t easy music. This is complicated, brilliant music that is really hard to interpret.” Joni Mitchell was honored with the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year Award ahead of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony.Lester Cohen/Getty “Ever since we were both young girls. We didn’t know each other, but you sang me into being. You sang my life....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Mr. Thomas Patel

Jonny Greenwood hears the future

The unlikeliest of guitar heroes, Radiohead’sJonny Greenwooddoesn’t show off. The guitarist, 50, modestly says his pivot to screen composing wasn’t part of a master plan. “It still feels like quite a strange thing to do,” he says. Musician and composer Jonny Greenwood.Burak Cingi/Redferns “But I enjoy the connection with the director. “What always fascinated me was how many colors and instruments there are,” he says. But I would never take more than one guitar....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Nathaniel Dunlap

Jonshel Alexander, formerBeasts of the Southern Wildchild actor, dies at 22

Alexander and a man were shot in a vehicle in New Orleans on Saturday. Police confirmed to the Associated Press thatAlexander and a man were shotinside a vehicle this weekend. Alexander played the character Joy Strong inBeasts of the Southern Wildat age 12. Jonshel Alexander and Quvenzhané Wallis at the New Orleans premiere of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild.'.Skip Bolen/Getty Images Wallis shared photos on Instagram of her and Alexander as kids making the film....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Kelly Butler

Jordan Peele reveals the meaning ofNopeand why he wants you to yell it out

Jordan Peelepopped into Cinemacon to scare the pants off everyone in attendance. The Oscar-winning writer-director is known for shocking audiences, and that’s kind of the whole meaning behindNope. “I love a rapt audience saying, ‘‘Nope!’ Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Nope’.Universal or, ‘Get out the house!’ “Rollercoasters aren’t fun alone. Being scared isn’t fun alone. You need that energy.” InNope,Daniel Kaluuyareunites with hisGet Outdirector for “a new pop nightmare” alongsideKeke PalmerandSteven Yeun....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Christopher Perez

Jordan Turpin says Justin Bieber inspired her to save her siblings from their abusive parents

Justin Bieberplayed an unexpected role in the Turpin siblings' escape from their parents' captivity. “Sometimes, especially when we were younger, my mother and father would leave. The older ones would sneak in and turn on the TV. Jennifer Turpin, Jordan Turpin, and Diane Sawyer.Christina Ng/ABC News So we would see music videos and stuff, and that’s where we learned a lot. I would watch a lot of Justin Bieber.” “I started realizing that there is a different world out there....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Denise Maldonado

Jordana Brewster talks 'special'Fast Five, learning how to be a 'badass' from Mia

Jordana Brewsterdoes her homework. “And he was like, ‘I know, that was a really fun one.’ I think it has a special place in our hearts.” Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, and Vin Diesel in ‘Fast Five.'.Jaimie Trueblood/Universal “I heard rumors about it, but wasn’t sure. I was really, really happy.” “I didn’t realize we’d be jumping off of rooftops,” she admits. Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster in ‘Fast Five.'.Jaimie Trueblood/Universal...

May 1, 2025 · 26 min · 5407 words · Alex Abbott

Jordin Sparks on her surprisingAmerican Idolreunion with Paula Abdul onThe Masked Dancer

Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday’s episode ofThe Masked Dancer. The Exotic Bird is ready to squawk afterher exit from the Top 5 contestantsleft onThe Masked Dancer. Behind the colorful feathered friend was none other than Grammy-nominated singerJordin Sparks. Michael Becker/ FOX ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You started your career on a talent searching competition show,American Idol. Now, you’re competing on a show that’s just for celebrities. Did this feel like a full-circle moment for you?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Cassidy King

Jorja Fox won't return toCSI: Vegason CBS

The veteran of the CSI franchise announced on Twitter that is not reprising her Sara Sidle role. “For me, CSI has always been a love story. The story that people can find love in the darkest of places and times. Jorja Fox and William Petersen on ‘CSI: Vegas’.Sonja Flemming/CBS I personally just can’t split Sara and Grissom up again. So goes Grissom…..So goes Sara. Wherever they go, they belong together.”...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Miguel Nielsen

Joseph Fiennes saysThe Handmaid's Taleseason 4 finale is 'a dream end to a despicable character'

“It sets up season 5 wonderfully, in a powerful, complex way,” the actor adds. Warning: This article contains spoilers for the season 4 finale ofThe Handmaid’s Tale. “Blessed be the experience.” Joseph Fiennes on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’.Sophie Giraud/Hulu ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When you read the script for the finale, what was your gut reaction? JOSEPH FIENNES:I was super-excited. And it felt right for Fred. I thought it was brilliant. I think it sets up season 5 wonderfully, in a powerful, complex way....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Miss Katie Hubbard

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has faced death on screen before, but never like in7500

The actor faces death head-on in his upcoming film 7500. It’s not the first time he’s done so. He had only a 50 percent chance of living in50/50. He perilously balanced on a high wire forThe Walk.Don’t get us started onLooper.There’sInception,duh. Oh, did we mention he played Death himself inHesher? Gordon-Levitt recognizes this trend. His next death-defying role is in7500,which hits streaming on Amazon Prime June 18. Speaking to EW, the actor first mentions the mystery of death as an enticing place for exploration....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Michael Stone

Joseph Gordon-Levitt returns to TV with 'heartfelt' passion projectMr. Corman: See first look

The 10-episode comedy series debuts on Apple TV+ Aug. 6. Joseph Gordon-Levittisn’t playing himself inMr. Corman, but he’s notnotplaying himself. Arturo Castro and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in ‘Mr. Corman.'.Apple (Debra Winger,Logic, andShannon Woodwardalso star.) Victor is another character drawn from real life, an “amalgamation” of Gordon-Levitt’s own old friends. “I always wanted it to come from a heartfelt place. Anne Marie Fox/Apple After all: “‘Core’ means heart,” he adds. “And he’s Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Michelle Turner