The Weeknd postpones his album release due to the Los Angeles’ wildfire.
Canadian singer, The Weeknd has postponed the release of his upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow and cancelled his scheduled concert at Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl due to the devastating wildfires in the area. The fires have caused widespread destruction, claiming at least 24 lives and displacing thousands, according to The Guardian. “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, The Rose Bowl show has been cancelled, and the album release postponed to January 31, 2025,” the singer, born Abel Tesfaye, announced on Instagram. He expressed his solidarity with affected communities, saying, “This city has always inspired me. My thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time.” Hurry Up Tomorrow, his sixth studio album, will follow 2022’s Dawn FM. A world tour and companion film starring The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan will accompany the release.
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Jesse Armstrong reportedly working on a script with HBO for his next project.
According to new reports, Jesse Armstrong, creator of the Emmy-winning series Succession, is developing an original movie for HBO Films. Teaming up with Succession executive producer Frank Rich, Armstrong’s latest project will follow four friends navigating a dramatic international financial crisis. Currently writing the script, Armstrong aims to begin production later this year, with casting already underway. Known for his television success, Armstrong co-created British sitcom Peep Show, the dramedy Fresh Meat, and contributed to Veep and Black Mirror. On the film front, he earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing 2009’s In the Loop and adapted Ruben Östlund’s Force Majeure into the dark comedy Downhill. Succession ended in 2022 after four acclaimed seasons, earning 19 Emmys, including three for Best Drama Series. With Armstrong’s sharp storytelling, this HBO Films project is highly anticipated.
‘SUCCESSION’ creator Jesse Armstrong has decided to write a film for HBO as his next project.
The film follows 4 friends who meet up during the turmoil of an ongoing international financial crisis.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 13, 2025
TikTok refutes rumours that China is considering selling the app to Elon Musk.
Rumors have surfaced claiming TikTok might be sold to Elon Musk to avoid a U.S. ban, but the platform has firmly denied these reports. TikTok dismissed the speculation, first reported by Bloomberg, as “pure fiction.” The report suggested Chinese officials were considering selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Musk’s company, X, amid growing pressure from U.S. lawmakers. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, faces a potential forced divestment under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which takes effect on January 19. The law would ban TikTok unless ByteDance sells its U.S. operations to a non-adversarial entity. ByteDance and TikTok have appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing the law violates users’ First Amendment rights. Musk, who owns Tesla, SpaceX, and X, has not commented on the rumors. Legal proceedings remain ongoing.
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Taylor Swift confirmed working on new music by boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
One month after wrapping her sold-out Eras Tour, Taylor Swift may have new music on the way, according to boyfriend Travis Kelce. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback teased, “There might be a few [songs]. I don’t know. I hear music everywhere!” When pressed further, Kelce stayed tight-lipped, joking, “You know I can’t say any of that.” Kelce, rumored to inspire Swift’s songs “So High School” and “The Alchemy,” expressed admiration for her work, saying, “I’ll never chime in, but I’m here to support it.” Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Reputation (Taylor’s Version), one of two albums Swift has yet to re-record. Swift, who recently concluded her record-breaking tour, is also up for six Grammy Awards this year, including Album of the Year.
Travis Kelce confirms that Taylor Swift is working on new music in the episode of The Pat McAfee Show. pic.twitter.com/DvD7CeqZsM
— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) January 13, 2025
Florence Pugh opens up on why she can’t do roles like Midsommar again.
Acclaimed for her role as Dani in the 2019 horror film Midsommar, Florence Pugh recently opened up about the emotional toll the performance took on her. Speaking on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, Pugh revealed she felt “broken” after the intense demands of portraying Dani, a grieving woman entangled in a pagan cult. “I’ve had roles where I gave too much, and Midsommar was one of them,” she shared. “I’d put myself in really awful situations emotionally to connect with the character.” Despite the challenges, Pugh is proud of her work but admits she’s since learned to set emotional boundaries. “I can’t be in that much pain every day,” she reflected. Pugh’s experience highlights the mental strain actors face in intense roles. Since Midsommar, she’s continued her rise with acclaimed performances in Little Women, Black Widow, and Dune: Part 2.
Florence Pugh says she won't do roles like #Midsommar again
“Protecting myself is something I’ve had to learn how to do … some roles I’ve given too much, and I’ve been broken for a long time afterwards. Like when I did Midsommar, I definitely felt like I abused myself in the… pic.twitter.com/3u3QqHnf17
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) January 13, 2025
