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Nia DaCosta, Andrew Ahn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Kyle MacLachlan, and Eliza Hittman to Serve on Tribeca Festival 2025 Jury
The 2025 Tribeca Festival is bringing the best of the best together to select this year's festival awards. IndieWire can announce that Nia DaCosta, Andrew Ahn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Kyle MacLachlan, Eliza Hittman, and more acclaimed filmmakers will be among the jury members for festival, which will take place June 4 through 15. The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, will honor works across 15 competition categories. In addition, the Nora Ephron Award will honor an exceptional female filmmaker who represents the spirit and vision of the legendary filmmaker and writer. The winners in each category will be announced at the Tribeca Festival ceremony on June 12. More from IndieWire These Cannes 2025 Prize Winners Will Inspire Oscar Campaigns Cowboys vs. Accountants: The Real World of International Production Financing | Future of Filmmaking Summit at Cannes 'We're proud to welcome an eclectic group of jurors to this year's Tribeca Festival,' Nancy Lefkowitz, EVP at Tribeca Enterprises, said. 'Their breadth of expertise across genres will be instrumental in recognizing standout storytellers and honoring bold new voices from around the world.' '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' director Nia DaCosta will lead the jury for the U.S. Narrative Feature Competition, which also includes Bleecker Street head Kent Sanderson, 'The Underground Railroad' and 'Nickel Boys' author Colson Whitehead, 'Fight Club' and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' producer Art Linson, and 'Come Sunday' director Joshua Marston. The jury for the U.S. International Narrative Feature Competition consists of 'Succession' star Dagmara Dominczyk, 'Twin Peaks' actor Kyle MacLachlan, Metrograph Pictures' head David Laub, 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' star Toby Jones, and 'L'arte della gioia' director Valeria Golino. Jurors for the 2025 Documentary Feature Competition are Imagine Documentaries president Sara Bernstein, Breakwater Studios' founder Ben Proudfoot, and 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion' icon Mira Sorvino. The Best New Narrative Director Competition jurors include 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star Matthew Broderick, Paramount Pictures EVP of Worldwide Acquisitions Sejin Croninger, and 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' director Eliza Hittman. For the Best New Documentary Director Competition, 'Pray Away' director Kristine Stolakis, 'Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story' producer Sean Stuart, and 'Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story' director Jamila Wignot serve on the jury. The coveted Nora Ephron Award recipient will be selected by 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actress Caroline Aaron, 'Schitt's Creek' alum Annie Murphy, and Head of Indie Film Licensing at Hulu, Aijah Keith. Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jennifer Beals, Raúl Castillo, Alex Karpovsky, and Mickey Sumner will select the 2025 Viewpoints Competition winner, while short film jurors include Ilana Glazer, Havana Rose Liu, Sheila Nevins, and more. The AT&T Untold Stories Greenlight Committee ranges from director Andrew Ahn to Oscar-nominated actresses Stephanie Hsu and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, plus Gina Rodríguez. Check out the Tribeca program here. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
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Billy Joel Cancels All Scheduled Concerts Following Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of 17 shows he booked at stadiums across North America and England, due to his recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). In a statement, Joel and his team said the condition had been exacerbated by recent concert performances, 'leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' Under his doctor's orders, Joel is said to be undergoing 'specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' More from Variety Billy Joel Documentary 'And So It Goes' to Open 2025 Tribeca Festival Billy Joel Postpones Tour Dates After Surgery for Medical Condition: 'My Health Must Come First' Billy Joel Joined by Axl Rose for 'Highway to Hell' as He Hits the Highway Out of Madison Square Garden With a Rousing Residency Finale: Concert Review 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' said Joel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billy Joel (@billyjoel) The statement concludes with Joel and his team sharing gratitude 'for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Information on ticket refunds is also included, with refunds automatically being processed back to the original payment used for the purchase. More to come… Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
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23-05-2025
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Billy Joel Shares Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel has been diagnosed with brain disorder Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), news that the iconic singer has announced while canceling his upcoming concerts. 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance,' read a statement from Joel's team posted to his official social media account on Friday. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' More from The Hollywood Reporter 2025 Tribeca Festival to Open With World Premiere of Billy Joel Documentary Billy Joel Postpones Tour Dates Due to Medical Condition: "My Health Must Come First" Musicians at the Emmys: Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, Usher, Jay-Z, Selena Gomez Score Nominations Joel added in a statement, 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience and thank you for understanding.' His team added that the 'Piano Man' singer is 'thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Joel's upcoming tour included 17 shows in stadiums across North America and England. Fans will be automatically refunded for the canceled shows. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is described as a brain disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles. The news comes after Joel had postponed his tour for four months after surgery over an unspecified medical condition. 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,' Joel said at the time, telling fans he's expecting a full recovery and that he'd be undergoing physical therapy with his doctors. Last year, Joel played his 100th show as part of a decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden and the Grammys for the first time in over 20 years. The 2025 Tribeca Festival is set to open on June 4 with the world premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a two-part HBO documentary exploring Joel's life and music. The project includes never-before-seen performances, home movies and personal photographs as well as exclusive interviews. It's unclear if Joel is slated to attend. (The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Tribeca.)Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
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Billy Joel Cancels All Scheduled Concerts Following Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel has announced the cancellation of 17 shows he booked at stadiums across North America and England, due to his recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). In a statement, Joel and his team said the condition had been exacerbated by recent concert performances, 'leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.' Under his doctor's orders, Joel is said to be undergoing 'specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' More from Variety Billy Joel Documentary 'And So It Goes' to Open 2025 Tribeca Festival Billy Joel Postpones Tour Dates After Surgery for Medical Condition: 'My Health Must Come First' Billy Joel Joined by Axl Rose for 'Highway to Hell' as He Hits the Highway Out of Madison Square Garden With a Rousing Residency Finale: Concert Review 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' said Joel. The statement concludes with Joel and his team sharing gratitude 'for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Information on ticket refunds is also included, with refunds automatically being processed back to the original payment used for the purchase. More to come… Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
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23-05-2025
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Billy Joel Cancels All Concerts After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel is cancelling every concert on his itinerary, 17 shows in total booked at stadiums across North America and England, due to a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). 'This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,' reads a statement from Joel's team. 'Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.' More from Rolling Stone Metallica, Billy Joel Docs, Miley Cyrus Visual Album Lead 2025 Tribeca's Music-Heavy Lineup 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Documentary to Premiere at 2025 Tribeca Festival New Billy Joel Doc on HBO Will Dive Into Subjects Not 'Explored Before' 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience,' Joel says in a statement, 'and thank you for understanding.' Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is a brain disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain's ventricles. '[It] can affect several brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more,' reads an explainer on the Cleveland Clinic's website. 'The symptoms of NPH look very much like those of dementia, but NPH is sometimes reversible.' Joel's last concert took place on February 22 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Near the end of the show, he fell flat on his back after throwing his microphone stand to a crew member. But he quickly stood up and finished the set. One month later, Joel announced that he was taking a four-month break from the road due to a 'medical condition' that required surgery and physical therapy. He planned on returning to the stage on July 5 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first,' he told fans in a statement. 'I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.' It's unclear if his medical issues at the time were related to Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The disorder affects roughly 0.2 percent of people in their seventies and causes gait issues, bladder control issues, and cognitive difficulties. It's most commonly addressed with a surgery where a device known as a shunt is implanted to remove the excess fluids. 'NPH is unusual among dementia-like conditions because it's often reversible,' according to the Cleveland Clinic. 'However, the chances of reversing this condition are highest with early diagnosis and fast treatment. Delays in diagnosis and treatment make it more likely that the damage to your brain from the pressure will be permanent, severe or both.' Joel, 76, wrapped up his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden in July 2024. In the months that followed, he continued to tour all across America and England, playing roughly twice a month. He hasn't released an album of new pop songs since 1993's River of Dreams, though in February 2024, he teamed up with songwriter/producer Freddy Wexler on the single ' Turn the Lights Back On.' He premiered the track at the Grammys that month and performed it live a handful of times, but it left his set in June and never reappeared. Despite the lack of new material, Joel remains one of the most popular touring acts in the world. His planned summer tour included shows at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets for all the shows will be refunded in full. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
