The story behind the cover of Duran Duran's new album,Future Past

With the artwork for the British legends' latest, things got a little bit blurry. WhenFuture Pastart director Rory McCartney suggested using Daisuke’s work, Rhodes readily agreed. “I started overlaying images on top of each other and seeing what happened,” says McCartney. The cover of Duran Duran’s new album, ‘Future Past’.BMG “That image resonated with me. It works with the album title but also creates a story.” “He’s one of our superheroes,” says Rhodes of Moroder....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Candace Bailey

The story behind the re-imagining of several keyWest Side Storymusical numbers

“West Side Storyis the greatest American musical.” But just because something’s great doesn’t mean it’s not ripe for a little re-invention. A large part of that came in a new script from Pulitzer Prize winnerTony Kushner. ‘West Side Story’.Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios Here, Spielberg and the cast take us behind three of the biggest shifts. Spielberg was very aware of that. “The best number in the ‘61 film was ‘America,'” he notes....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Emily Williams

The story behind theSex and the Citymovie's New Year's Eve scene

“You’re supposed to be in love at midnight. You’re supposed to be in a couple. “I love that sequence,” Parker tells EW. Credit: James Devaney/WireImage It took a lot of work to make the New York scene winter-ready. “All the snow is fake, it’s all fake. The weather isn’t the only series first that the scene brings. And how she looks when she does it! “But even in a hurry, Carrie chose to be in amoment....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Richard Bishop

The story behindHow I Met Your Mother's most — wait for it! — legendary line

The story behindHow I Met Your Mother’s most legendary line is even more awesome than you might think. he confidently exclaims while Ted is on the phone with Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel). “Theyve really done nothing else since leavingHow I Met Your Mother.” Credit: CBS catchphrase was established in the series premiere. Adds Thomas: “Lets not s— on Fonzie here!” What’s the best of the best?" in this episode, which aired 15 years ago this month....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Karen Hall

The Strand, New York's historic indie bookstore, sends out call for help in light of pandemic hardship

The Union Square shop’s business has become “unsustainable” because of the pandemic. The Strand Bookstore needs your help. “It hurts to write this, but that is the predicament we are now in.” Credit: Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Those stores dwindled over the years due largely to the Great Depression and later rent increases in the city. The Strand now mainly operates two blocks below Union Square on 828 Broadway. The store also features prominently inNetflix’s upcomingDash & Lily....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Victoria Hess

The strange way Cody Fern found out about hisAmerican Horror Storiesreturn

The actor also discusses the possibility of reprising his Apocalypse role on American Horror Story proper. Warning: Spoilers fromAmerican Horror Storiesseason 1, episode 6, “Feral” are discussed in this article. What was strange was that he hadn’t received a call from Murphy at that point. Cody Fern in ‘American Horror Stories’ episode ‘Feral’.FX “I first heard about it on Instagram because Ryan announced that I was going to be in it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Crystal Ruiz

The success ofDaveonly proved what Dave Burd always knew about himself

Quarantine was good to rapper-turned-actorDave Burd, a.k.a Lil Dicky. Always the dreamer, Burd knows who he wants next. “Taking it somewhere extreme with Obama would be spectacular,” he says of the former president. Dave Burd on ‘Dave.'.Matthias Clamer/FX “I wonder how far he’d go.” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Have you finished shooting season 2 yet? DAVE BURD:Yeah, we’re finished. Hailey Bieber as herself, Benny Blanco as Benny, Kendall Jenner as herself, Elsie Hewitt as herself, and Dave Burd as Dave....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Christopher Hunter

The Suicide Squadspin-off seriesPeacemakeraddsOrange Is the New Black's Danielle Brooks

Three others, including Terminator 2’s Robert Patrick, join the cast. Brooks will star oppositeJohn Cena’s Peacemaker as Leota Adebayo, EW has learned. The Suicide Squadis scheduled for theaters on Aug. 6, 2021. Matthew Eisman/Getty Images The series will further expand the world Gunn presents on the big screen. The filmmaker, who’s also juggling his Marvel responsibilities onGuardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, is writing all eight episodes ofPeacemakerand will direct multiple episodes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Glenn Henderson

The Summer Place author Jennifer Weiner pens an essay on Coastal Grandmothers for EW

The best-selling writer’s latest novel features a protagonist in loose-fitting linen. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. As a woman who is neither young nor thin, these aesthetics are hardly ever for me. ‘The Summer Place,’ by Jennifer Weiner.Atria Books Too dreary.Manic Pixie Dream girl? I speak, of course, of theCoastal Grandmother, the Internet’s current It Girl. It’s the homemade pesto that she prepared and froze, portioned in ice-cube trays, last summer)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · John Richardson

The Sundance Must List: 12 titles to catch at this year's digital indie fest

Here comes the sun. “Fran is an enormous talent. “It has this presence of something lurking behind the shadows. Credit: Marshall Adams “Since that movie, I’ve happy-cried, like, not alot a couple times. Sundance Institute Emilia Jones in ‘CODA.'.Sundance Institute Sundance Institute Warner Bros. Sundance Institute Sundance Institute Sundance Institute Sundance Institute Sundance Institute Tiffany Roohani/Bleecker Street Sundance Institute

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Lisa Day

The Taco has 'one concern' for the future ofThe Masked Singer

Warning: This article contains spoilers aboutThe Masked Singerseason 3, episode 6. Taco, you were definitely yummy onThe Masked Singer! ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Tom Bergeron onThe Masked Singer! Executive Producer Deena Katz who also EPsDancing With the Stars was smart to come after you. Or did you go after her to be on this show? TOM BERGERON:She wasn’t even involved initially. It was Izzie Pick Ashcroft, who used to executive produceDancing With the Stars....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Chloe Cannon

The Talkloses its second cohost in two weeks

Elaine Welteroth is exiting the CBS show after one season. Another host is saying goodbye toThe Talk. Welteroth and Amanda Kloots joined the show in January as replacements for Marie Osmond and Eve. Elaine Welteroth on ‘The Talk’.Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty Images I’m proud of how I represented myself and my community. But as I always say: when the music changes, so must your dance! I will miss my talented co-hosts and crew and I wish them the very best....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Michelle Moore

The Talkto return post-Sharon Osbourne controversy with discussion about 'race and healing'

Adding, “Educate me! Tell me when you have heard him say racist things.” In the wake of the controversial episode, Osbourne toldVarietyshe felt “blindsided” by CBS. “I felt like I was in front of a firing squad. I felt like a lamb held out for slaughter.” Remini claimed Osbourne used racist epithets while referencingJulie Chenand homophobic rhetoric against series creatorSara Gilbertduring their collaborative years. Remini blames Osbourne for her eventual dismissal....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Charles Wilson