Break out the steel drums and bottle of cognac: the 2024 Oscars are almost here. The 96th Academy Awards air this Sunday, March 10th, at 7 p.m. EST on ABC with host Jimmy Kimmel. Today, a new round of presenters was revealed, including multiple former winners and current nominees.
The just-announced presenters are Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz, and Forest Whitaker.
They will join Mahershala Ali, Bad Bunny, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew McConaughey, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Lupita Nyong’o, Catherine O’Hara, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Octavia Spencer, Michelle Yeoh, Ramy Youssef, and Zendaya. This is also my dream cast for a Valentine’s Day-style movie.
Ahead of hosting the ceremony, Kimmel told Deadline that he thinks he sees “more movies than almost anyone — not even just when I’m hosting the Oscars, but I figured it out. I think I see around 100 movies a year. I make a point to see all of the features, even the short films, the short animated, the animated — you know, everything.”
You can find the full list of nominees for the 2024 Oscars here.
Now, Netflix has tapped Patrick J. Adams to return to the small screen for a new drama series titled Lockerbie. Barbie’s Connor Swindells and Tiny Beautiful Things’ Merritt Weaver are also slated to star.
The series will be a joint limited series from Netflix and BBC and focus on the real-life tragedy of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 in which a bomb went off over the small town of Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people. According to Deadline, the series will take a look at the aftermath and investigation. Here is the synopsis:
Lockerbie will focus on the investigation into the crash on both sides of the Atlantic and the devastating effect it had on the small town and the families who lost loved ones. From the initial exhaustive search for evidence on the ground in Scotland, via the U.S. and Malta to the trial at Camp Zeist in 2000, the drama takes us right up to the most recent indictment at the end of 2022.
Filming is reportedly already underway in Scotland. Meanwhile, Colin Firth is tapped to star in a Peacock series inspired by the same event. He’s been on a true crime kick lately.
All of this just goes to show you that if you put your mind to it, a project from a decade ago can always come back and revitalize your career! Start planning now, and you’ll have your own Netflix show in 2043.
Asbury Park’s Sea.Hear.Now is going full New Jersey for its 2024 festival: The lineup was announced today (March 5) and the event is headlined by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, as well as Noah Kahan (who’s from Vermont, but still good!). Aside from those two, the lineup also includes The Gaslight Anthem, The Black Crowes, 311, Trey Anastasio Band, Norah Jones, The Revivalists, The Hives, Kool & The Gang, and others.
If this sounds like a good time, here’s what to know about buying tickets.
How To Buy Tickets For Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2024
The pre-sale for both one-day and two-day tickets starts March 7 at 10 a.m. ET. Then, if any tickets are available after the pre-sale, a general on-sale will start at 11 a.m. ET that same day. The 2-day General Admission pass costs $265 and that’s an all-in price, so no hidden fees. Sign up for the pre-sale and learn more about tickets on the festival website.
Aside from the musical acts on the various stages, the fest will also put the “sea” in “Sea.Hear.Now” by putting supreme surfing talent on display. Athletes participating include Balaram Stack, Cam Richards, Sam Hammer, Cassidy McClain, Rob Kelly, Pat Schmidt, Mike Gleason, Tom Ihnken, Jamie DeWitt, Logan Kamen, Cole Deveney, and Audrey Iglay.
UPROXX Sessions is back with a fresh selection of performances from the hottest rising stars in music. Last fall, we left off on a performance of Monaleo’s “Crying On Your Birthday,” so it’s only fitting that we return with another birthday-themed song.
This one is called “Birthday Dance” and comes courtesy of another Texas native, R&B singer-songwriter Josh Levi. If his voice sounds familiar, that’s because you’ve had a few chances to hear it before. He was a finalist on the third season of The X Factor, and in 2022 he voiced one of the members of the fictional boy band 4*Town in the Pixar animated film Turning Red, where he placed his first Billboard Hot 100 charting song “Nobody Like U,” which was co-written by Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell.
“Birthday Dance,” which appears on Levi’s 2023 project Disc Two (Scratched Up), is a laid-back groove encouraging its addressee to bust a move on the dance floor in celebration of their special day. “Sittin’ here on your birthday,” he croons. “But it seems like the worst day / Let me make you feel okay / Can I take you home tonight?”
Watch Josh Levi perform “Birthday Dance” for UPROXX Sessions up top.
UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too.
Comedian Nick Swardson had a disastrous set in Colorado earlier this week that ended with him being pulled off stage as the venue offered full refunds to everyone in attendance. But don’t worry, he has a good explanation for everything: He was super wasted on booze and edibles. Well, alright then.
According to TMZ, Swardson didn’t make it far into his set before things immediately went south. Realizing he was completely out of it, the crowd started yelling at Swardson, prompting him to yell right back. Despite attempting to salvage the show, the crowd made it clear that they wanted him off the stage and the venue obliged by cutting his mic and the spotlight. The comedian eventually sauntered off stage as staff escorted him out. The whole thing reportedly happened in less than 20 minutes.
The next morning, Swardson addressed the situation on Twitter and promised to make it up to his fans in the area.
“Just casually woke up on TMZ. Travel tip: don’t drink and take edibles in high altitude,” Swardson tweeted. “F*cking brain diarrhea. I’ll make it up to you Beaver Creek!”
Just casually woke up on TMZ. Travel tip: don’t drink and take edibles in high altitude. Fucking brain diarrhea. I’ll make it up to you Beaver Creek!
You can see two videos taken inside the show below where Swardson is asked what he smoked before getting onstage and literally being told by the audience that they don’t even want to see the rest of his set:
“We apologize for the negative experience you may have had at this evening’s performance with Nick Swardson,” the Vilar Performing Art Center said in a statement to ticket-holders via TMZ. “Unfortunately, this show did not meet the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s standards as a world-class presenter of the performing arts. Therefore, all tickets will be refunded to the original payment method. Please accept our sincere apologies, and be in touch if there is anything we can do to further assist you.”
The Gaslight Anthem, The Black Crowes, 311, Trey Anastasio Band, Norah Jones, The Revivalists, The Hives, Kool & The Gang, and more will also be performing throughout the festival’s run on September 14 and 15.
For those who are looking to attend this year, here’s what to expect in terms of ticket prices.
How Much Are Tickets For The 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festival?
For the standard 2-day General Admission pass, it costs $265 with no hidden fees. The GA+ weekend ticket is $470, which includes lounge access with private restrooms and a cash bar. The VIP ticket level is $770 and this gives access to stage viewing areas.
Sea.Hear.Now also offers some exclusive ticket options. The 2-day Platinum pass is $2,345. This ticket includes front-of-stage and on-stage viewing access, entry to the Platinum Lounge with unlimited dining and drinks, a concierge service, and more.
The highest ticket tier for Sea.Hear.Now is the Ultimate pass at $9,900. This includes a 3-night stay at Asbury Ocean Club Resort, backstage access and side-stage viewing, a $200 credit for food and drinks, private golf cart transportation, and so much more.
Finally, the festival is also offering single-day passes for the General Admission through Platinum tier options. These range from $160 to $1,240 depending on your choice.
Additional information about Sea.Hear.Now 2024 can be found on their website.
The wait for new music from La Luz is finally over. Nearly three years after the release of their self-titled project, the group is back and ready to make its Sub Pop debut. Yesterday (March 4), the band kicked things off with its futuristic new single, “Strange World” off the forthcoming album News Of The Universe.
The Maryam Kudos-produced record is an imaginative examination of the ever-evolving world around us. Inspired by the late science fiction author Octavia E. Butler’s work, La Luz dive into the potential harms lurking around future’s corner. In the official video for the track, the group travels near and fear to witness the societal effect for themselves.
In a statement, frontperson Shana Cleveland shared the meaning behind the song. “It’s been a strange and difficult few years,” they said. “At moments, I have found myself rushing to move forward in time, to leave the present and escape to whatever is next. The best advice a friend gave me during a time when I was feeling particularly overwhelmed and battling consecutive panic attacks was to go outside, take my shoes off, and sit with my feet on the earth.”
Cleveland went on at reveal how that helped shaped their perspective. “This seemed to slow the universe down in a way that made it feel easier to handle,” they said. “So this chorus is something of a mantra to myself, ‘we’ll be fine, just take your time.’”
Watch the “Strange World” video above, and find the News Of The Universe art and tracklist below, as well as the band’s upcoming tour dates.
News Of The Universe Album Cover Artwork
Sub Pop
News Of The Universe Tracklist
1. “Reaching Up To The Sun”
2. “Strange World”
3. “Dandelions”
4. “Poppies”
5. “Good Luck With Your Secret”
6. “Always In Love”
7. “Close Your Eyes”
8. “I’ll Go With You”
9. “Blue Moth Cloud Shadow”
10. “News Of The Universe”
11. “Moon In Reverse”
12. “Blue Jay”
La Luz 2024 Tour Dates
05/23 — Barcelona, ES @ Sala Upload
05/24 — Madrid, ES @ Tomavistas Festival
05/25 — London, UK @ Wide Awake Festival
05/30 — Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
07/27 — Portland, OR @ Project Pabst
08/30 — Brighton, UK @ Brighton Psych Fest
08/31 — Manchester, UK @ Manchester Psych Fest
09/01 — Edinburgh, UK @ Edinburgh Psych Fest
09/03 — Bristol, UK @ Strange Brew
09/05 — Paris, FR @ Point Ephemere
09/06 — Sart-Messire-Guillaume, BE @ SMG Music Fest
09/07 — Asten-Heusden, NL @ Misty Fields Festival
09/08 — Amsterdam, NL @ Indiestadt x Suger Mountain @ Paradiso
09/10 — Cologne, DE @ Bumann & SOHN
09/11 — Hamburg, DE @ Prinzenbar
09/12 — Berlin, DE @ Badehaus
09/13 — Schorndorf, DE @ Manufaktur
09/14 — Zürich, CH @ Bogen F
09/26 — Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
09/27 — Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
09/28 — St. Paul, MM @ Turf Club
09/30 — St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
10/01 — Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
10/02 — Nashville, TN @ The End
10/03 — Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade – Purgatory
10/04 — Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
10/05 — Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
10/06 — Washington, DC @ The Atlantis
10/08 — Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
10/09 — Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere – Hall
10/10 — Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
10/11 — Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz
10/12 — Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
10/13 — Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
10/28 — Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
10/30 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/31 — Boise, ID @ The Olympic
11/03 — Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
11/06 — Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s
11/07 — San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
11/08 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
11/09 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
News Of The Universe is out 5/24 via Sub Pop. Find more information here.
Rita Moreno is a legend. She’s one of only 19 members in the EGOT club with an Emmy for The Muppet Show (!), a Grammy for The Electric Company, an Oscar for West Side Story, and a Tony for The Ritz. The 92-year-old has been on the stage and screen for eight decades, and she hasn’t forgotten a single hater.
On a recent episode of The View, Moreno discussed her new film, The Prank, where she plays a mean teacher who gets falsely accused of murder by her fed-up students (can she win Oscar #2?). “I just thought, how am I going to play this terrible person? And I thought of all the women in my life — particularly in show business — who’d really been awful to me. All of these bitches,” she said about preparing for the movie. “I thought, I’m going to use all of the things that they did with me and my little Puerto Rican past, and that’s what I do. Boy was that fun!” When she was asked by one of the hosts to name names, Moreno replied, “Too many, unfortunately.”
Rita Moreno should run Hollywood for one day, just to see what happens. I think she would do a great job (and green light 12 more movies in the 80 for Brady-verse). You can watch The View clip below.
Warner Bros. Discovery has been shelving whole entire movies to make a buck, so it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that the entertainment giant is hopping onto the latest trend in streaming services: Cracking down on password sharing.
Following in the footsteps of Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, Max will start limiting the practice later this year, according to WBD Head of Global Streaming and Games JB Perrette.
“We’re launching in a bunch of European markets as we go into the second and third quarter,” Perette said. “And password sharing crack down, which, obviously, Netflix has implemented extremely successfully. We’re going to be doing that starting later this year and into ‘25, which is another growth opportunity for us.”
Perette is correct that Netflix found success in converting password shares into account holders despite widespread criticism. That success compelled Disney to follow suit with Hulu and Disney+, which will reportedly begin cracking down on password sharing starting March 14. Accounts who share their passwords will reportedly their streaming service “limited” or “disrupted.”
However, Disney+ also unveiled a plan that will allow users to share their accounts for an extra fee, but it won’t roll out until later this year.
“Beginning this summer Disney+ accounts suspected of improper sharing will be presented with new capabilities to allow their borrowers to start their own subscriptions,” Disney said in a statement to Variety.
Long story short, if you’ve been sharing your streaming password (or using somebody else’s), now might be a good time to look into your own plan because these services aren’t messing around anymore. They want their money, man.
Australia is sending a strong message to domestic abusers worldwide: You’re not welcome here.
Australia has recently broadened a migration law to bar any person who has been convicted of domestic violence anywhere in the world from getting a visa to enter the country. American R&B singer Chris Brown and boxing star Floyd Mayweather had been banned from the country in the past, following their domestic violence convictions. Now the ban applies to all foreign visitors or residents who have been found guilty of violence against women or children.
Even convicted domestic abusers who already have visas and are living in Australia can be kicked out under the new rule. The government is using the rule, which took effect on February 28, 2019 to send a message to domestic violence perpetrators.
“Australia has no tolerance for perpetrators of violence against women and children,” Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman said in a public statement. “The message is clear: if you’ve been convicted of a violent crime against women or children, you are not welcome in this country, wherever the offence occurred, whatever the sentence.”
The ban is supposed to make Australia safer, but not everyone is happy about it.
“By cancelling the visas of criminals we have made Australia a safer place,” Coleman said. “These crimes inflict long lasting trauma on the victims and their friends and family, and foreign criminals who commit them are not welcome in our country.”
However, Australia’s neighboring country of New Zealand has long taken issue with Australia’s policy of exporting convicts, and this new policy highlights why. Under the new rule, New Zealanders who have already served their sentences for domestic violence and lived in Australia most of their lives could be kicked out and sent to live in New Zealand. Such circumstances raise questions about when justice has been served and the role of rehabilitation in domestic violence convictions.
Australia, like many other countries, is trying to come to terms with its domestic violence problem.
Barring domestic violence perpetrators from other countries sends a strong message, but it’s only meaningful if the country also tackles the problem among its own citizens. According to a Personal Safety Study conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about 17% of Australian women and 6% of Australian men have experienced partner violence since the age of 15. And the numbers have remained relatively stable since 2005.
That may seem to indicate that little progress has been made; however, as Australian law professor Heather Douglass points out, the numbers only tell part of the story. Since most people in abusive relationships don’t report the abuse until after they’ve left, it could simply be that more are leaving, which is a good thing. There has also been a marked increase in people seeking domestic violence services in some areas, which, again, is a good thing. For far too long, domestic violence was swept under the rug while victims were often too afraid or embarrassed to seek help. More calls for help could mean that the stigma associated with domestic violence is starting to fade.
This story originally appeared on 04.01.19
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