โMagic Mike's Last Dance' wins Super Bowl weekend box office
The third installment in the โMagic Mikeโ series danced its way to the top of the box office charts this weekend with a James Cameron double header, โAvatar: The Way of Waterโ and โTitanicโ (yes that โTitanicโ), looming close behind.
New this week: Foo Fighters, 'Malcolm & Marie' and Snoopy
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (Hayao Miyazakiโs son), โEarwigโ follows a 10-year-old orphan girl who gets some unconventional adoptive parents. โ AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICโ Foo Fightersโ 10th album was originally supposed to be released last year but was one of many projects delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Felaโs son and grandson, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, will release a double album called โLegacy +โ on Friday. Adโ โPeanutsโ puppy Snoopy gets top billing in โThe Snoopy Show,โ an Apple TV+ animated series debuting Friday on the streaming service.
Golden Globes group gives $5.1 million in grants
Kidman was among the entertainers who appeared to discuss the charities that benefit from HFPA grants. More than $5.1 million in funds were given to over 70 nonprofit organizations during the โHFPA Philanthropy: Empowering the Next Generationโ virtual event on Tuesday. The event, formerly known as the Grants Banquet, celebrated some of the organizations with aspiring artists, filmmakers and storytellers. The organization is known for putting on the Golden Globes. Salma Hayek paid homage to the Las Fotos Project, a nonprofit organization that inspires teenage girls through photography.
Dove Cameron, Salma Hayek and More Remember Cameron Boyce on 1-Year Anniversary of His Death
It's been one year since Cameron Boyce's untimely death, and his friends, family and co-stars are honoring his memory. Dove Cameron, Boyce's longtime friend and Descendants co-star, shared a trio of heartfelt snapshots to Instagram, alongside a message about the loss she feels at Boyce's absence. Fellow Descendants star Sofia Carson shared two tribute posts, including a home video montage of moments with Boyce and a photo celebrating his life. "Remembering all the joy Cameron Boyce gifted us," the actress captioned the sweet snapshot. RELATED CONTENT:Cameron Boyce's Mom Tears Up Over Fan Tributes to Late Son'Jessie' Cast Remembers 'Beautiful Soul' Cameron Boyce During Emotional Virtual ReunionSofia Carson Weighs in on Future of 'Descendants' Without Cameron Boyce (Exclusive)Cameron Boyce's 'Descendants 3' Co-Stars Sent Late Actor Texts Before Premiere
Shakira, Dwayne Johnson highlight coronavirus equity concert
NEW YORK Dwayne Johnson will host and Shakira, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson will perform on a globally broadcast concert calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available and equitable for all. The advocacy organization Global Citizen and the European Commission announced Monday that Global Goal: Unite for Our Future The Concert will air on June 27. The concert will also feature appearances from Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, Kerry Washington, Salma Hayek and David Beckham. It will be broadcast on NBC in the U.S. and other television stations, radio stations, websites and streaming outlets around the world. The event aims to lift up the global community that is tackling equitable access to healthcare, and other enormous injustices facing our world, Johnson said in a statement.