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John Mellencamp To Serve As Guest Programmer For Turner Classic Movies
John Mellencamp is teaming up with Turner Classic Movies to take on the new role of guest programmer, curating two special nights of films.
The legendary artist has selected Tortilla Flat, Cool Hand Luke and The Misfits to air on Friday, September 17, followed by The Fugitive Kind, On the Waterfront and East of Eden on Friday, September 24.
Mellencamp is also working with Turner Classic Movies on various projects, including the sponsorship of his forthcoming tour.
He recently participated in the "From Hollywood to the Heartland" interstitial, focusing on how small towns are portrayed in movies as part of TCM's July on-air promotion.
This summer, Mellencamp's documentary The Good Samaritan Tour 2000 was released by Federal Films, along with a companion live album of the same name on Republic Records.
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Rihanna's 'Savage X Fenty Vol. 3' To Feature Nas, Normani & More
Rihanna has revealed the star-studded list of musicians set to feature on the third edition of her "Savage x Fenty" fashion show, including Nas and Normani.
Other A-listers set to perform include Daddy Yankee, BIA, Jazmine Sullivan, Ricky Martin, and Jade Novah. Singers Erykah Badu, Troye Sivan and Sabrina Carpenter will also be making special appearances.
Last month, Rihanna revealed that "Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3" will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, September 24.
The superstar promised that "Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3" will be an experience filled with fashion, music, dance and iconic architecture.
The "Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3" collection features "strong lines that trace contours of the body and unconventional silhouettes that push the boundaries of individuality to bring out the baddie in everyBODY," the brand shared in a press statement.
The collection will be available for purchase at the Amazon Fashion store and at Savage X Fenty the day the show airs.
(Photo: EJ Hersom)
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Beyoncé Covers 'Moon River' In New Tiffany & Co. Campaign Film
Beyoncé has covered Audrey Hepburn's 1961 classic "Moon River" from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's for a new Tiffany & Co. campaign film, which premiered on Monday (September 13).
A video ad, directed by Emmanuel Adjei, shows Beyoncé setting off on a private jet while Jay-Z sits at a typewriter and watches back footage he shot of the two of them together, until the singer arrives back home and reunites with her husband.
The "Black is King" artist then sings "Moon River" while playing the piano in some shots, while Jay-Z captures the moment on a Super 8 camera.
"Two drifters off to see the world / There's such a lot of world to see," Beyoncé croons. "We're after the same rainbow's end / Moon river and me"
"ABOUT LOVE tells a love story of longing, reunion and a bond that transcends space and time," reads the video caption.
The Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer ballad won an Oscar for best original song and a Grammy for song of the year.
(Photo: Mason Poole)
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Halsey Explains Skipping Met Gala Shortly After Giving Birth
Halsey explained to fans on social media the reason why she skipped the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion"-themed Met Gala on Monday.
"I'm still breast-feeding," said the 26-year-old mother, who on July 14 gave birth to Ender Ridley. The child was born in her relationship with boyfriend Alev Aydin.
"I only had my baby seven weeks ago. There's nothing more 'American fashion' than moms having to go back to work after just giving birth lol. I wouldn't have had a way to pump my breasts which would have been insanely painful. I understand I'm incredibly privileged to afford time off, but the demands are still prevalent and the biology does not excuse me," Halsey wrote on Twitter.
The Grammy nominee was responding to one of her followers' question about why she missed the star-studded event.
"My only point was people expecting me to be there so soon after having a baby and how it's reflective of a more general social expectation of new moms in far more vulnerable positions," Halsey said. "I wasn't complaining at all."
"I am so grateful. For my baby after everything I went through to get pregnant. For my undeserved comfort to spend time home. For the blessing to make art as a form of employment. But postpartum does not discriminate. That's all I meant to say," she added in a series of tweets.
(Photo: Lucas Garrido)
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Lewis Capaldi, The Strokes & More To Play TRNSMT Festival 2022
The first round of artists scheduled to perform at the TRNSMT Festival 2022 has been announced.
Three days of music in Glasgow Green, beginning on July 8, 2022, will be headlined by Lewis Capaldi, The Strokes and Paolo Nutini.
They will be joined by The Snuts, Jimmy Eat World, Foals, Wolf Alice, Fontaines D.C., Sigrid and Beabadoobee.
Weekend tickets will be available at special early bird pricing of £155 (+BF) for one week beginning September 17 at 9 am. Those who sign up to TRNSMT Festival 2022 mailing list will get exclusive access to ticket presale beginning 9 am on Wednesday.
The delayed 2021 edition of the Glasgow Green festival was held this past weekend.
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