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Is The Sandman season 2 releasing in June 2025? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 6, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated June 6, 2025, 11:38 IST Fans of Neil Gaiman's iconic comic series The Sandman have been eagerly awaiting the release of Season 2 on Netflix. The first season, which premiered in August 2022, captivated audiences with its rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and faithful adaptation of the beloved graphic novels. As anticipation builds, many are wondering: Is The Sandman Season 2 releasing in June 2025? Here's everything we know so far. Is The Sandman Season 2 Releasing in June 2025? Contrary to some speculation, The Sandman Season 2 is not slated for a June 2025 release. According to multiple reports, including posts from Netflix and other reliable outlets, the second season is set to premiere in July 2025. Specifically, the season will be released in two volumes: Volume 1 : July 3, 2025 (6 episodes) Volume 2: July 24, 2025 (5 episodes, plus a bonus episode) What to Expect from The Sandman Season 2 Season 2 of The Sandman promises to continue the story of Dream (also known as Morpheus), played by Tom Sturridge, as he navigates the challenges of his realm, the Dreaming, and his interactions with the Endless and other mythical beings. Based on the source material, Season 2 is expected to adapt key arcs from Gaiman's comics, including Season of Mists and A Game of You , while potentially exploring additional stories like Brief Lives . How to Watch The Sandman Season 2 The Sandman Season 2 will be available exclusively on Netflix. Fans can stream Volume 1 starting July 3, 2025, followed by Volume 2 on July 24, 2025. To watch, you'll need an active Netflix subscription. Given the show's popularity, it's recommended to catch up on Season 1 if you haven't already, as Season 2 builds on its events. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
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03-05-2025
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The Sandman Season 2: Release date, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 3, 2025, 20:03 IST The Sandman, Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's iconic comic series, is set to return with its second and final season in 2025. Fans of the fantasy drama are eagerly awaiting the continuation of Dream's journey, and this article covers everything you need to know about The Sandman Season 2, including its release date, cast, and plot details. The Sandman Season 2 Release Date The Sandman Season 2 will premiere in two parts on Netflix, offering fans a unique release schedule: Volume 1 : July 3, 2025, with six episodes. Volume 2: July 24, 2025, with five episodes. This two-part release was announced during Netflix's 2024 Geeked Week, with filming wrapping in September 2024 after starting in November 2023. Expect a total of 11 episodes, continuing the series' tradition of immersive storytelling. The Sandman Season 2 Cast The cast of The Sandman Season 2 blends returning favourites, bringing the Endless family and other mythological figures to life. Here's a breakdown of the confirmed cast: Tom Sturridge as Dream (Morpheus): The King of Dreams continues his journey to rebuild his realm. Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death: Dream's compassionate sister, expected to play a pivotal role. Mason Alexander Park as Desire: The scheming sibling stirring trouble for Morpheus. Donna Preston as Despair: Desire's twin, weaving melancholic influence. Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer: The ruler of Hell, plotting revenge against Dream after Season 1. Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne: The loyal librarian of the Dreaming. Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine: The occult adventuress, whose role expands from Season 1. Patton Oswalt as the voice of Matthew the Raven: Dream's trusted companion. The Sandman Season 2 Plot Details The Sandman Season 2 picks up weeks after the events of Season 1, with Dream focused on rebuilding the Dreaming after a century of captivity. The season adapts major arcs from Neil Gaiman's comics, primarily Season of Mists and Brief Lives , alongside standalone stories like The Song of Orpheus and elements of A Game of You . Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
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08-04-2025
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How Blondie's Clem Burke altered the course of Fred Armisen's life
From the moment Fred Armisen first laid eyes on Clem Burke — rocking out on Saturday Night Live with his Beatles haircut and big, red drums — his life was forever changed. Burke, the iconic Blondie drummer, has died at the age of 70 after what his band called "a private battle with cancer." Unlike many other drummers of his time, Armisen says Burke was larger than life, never taking a backseat to his bandmates. Armisen — an actor, comedian and, of course, drummer — says Burke was not only his idol, but also his friend. Here is part of his conversation with As It Happens host Nil Kӧksal. When you close your eyes and you think of Clem Burke behind that kit, what do you see? I see him at a more recent concert, a Blondie show I saw at the Greek Theatre [in Los Angeles], where I got to sit on the side of the stage, so I had a sort of side angle focused on him. And he was playing with such fervour that he almost looked like he was dancing as he was playing the drums. On your social media post, you called it "relentlessly exciting," his kind of drumming. Yeah, he never hung back and just sort of disappeared away from the song. Like, it really felt relentless. It felt like the drums were, like, right in front of you. When did he first enter your life? In 1979, when I was a kid, I saw him on Saturday Night Live.... They do the song Dreaming, and the camera pulls out from his kick drum. As opposed to, with a lot of bands, you just get a sort of wide shot of everyone in the band. The rest of the band are, of course, you know, incredible, and Debbie Harry, of course, is the lead vocal. But there was something about that messaging. It's almost like the camera person was saying, like, "OK, but check out the drums." For me, as a kid … there's something about his red drum kit and the way he was dressed and the way he was moving that was brand new to me. Even though it was like an echo, to him, of the '60s, I didn't know what that meant. I was like, what is this fashion? … Like, what is this version of drumming? It really set me off to wanting to be a drummer. It was really like: Aw man, that's exactly what I want to be. You wrote that you used his signature sticks at the SNL 50 show. What does it feel like to use those signature sticks and play? Because he had health issues, Blondie couldn't play. But Blondie is, to me, such a huge part of SNL. So I was like, OK, Clem Burke should be here. I was, like, what if I use his signature sticks? There's a version, you know, where it's like at least he's represented. I took a picture of the sticks and I sent it to him to be like, "Hey, just so you know, I used your sticks." He answered back, and that was really meaningful for me. I wanted him to know that he was there. And what did he say, if you're comfortable sharing? He was really, really happy. And then as I was telling people that, like, "Hey, I did that," they knew because he showed them the photo. So that made me happy. It really did. He was like a walking, excited encyclopedia of pop and punk. It was the best. What was he like to hang out with? Aw, man! He was the best! He was, like, everything you wanted from a person because he was a music nerd. He was a fan. And so you couldn't talk about anything without him having more details about it — about records, about what records were hits. Like, he really kept track. He was like a walking, excited encyclopedia of pop and punk. It was the best. I got to play with him, too. I did some shows as this character I did from SNL doing British punk, and he was the drummer, so I got to play music with him. Were you flipping out? Were you nervous? I mean, you know how to keep cool. You perform. You're a seasoned live performer. But, I mean, this is Clem Burke. It's the weirdest thing. It's actually like a mix of knowing somebody so well without him realizing it. Like, I knew his drumming so well that it made perfect sense to me. So it felt natural. And he was just out to have drumming fun. Like, he wanted to be a part of it, you know, just to be a part of it. Now if you look online, everyone is writing all these beautiful things about him — about his drumming or about his fashion sense — and I love that. He's not one of those people who it's like, "Oh, he was underrated." He was in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was celebrated. Everyone knew it. And the way that they featured him on records and TV, the way that Blondie featured him, they appreciated it and celebrated it. How nice for him that it wasn't like, "I wish more people knew about him." No. All the greats bowed down to him. All the greats celebrated him. And isn't that great, that in his lifetime, he knew how loved he was? There's so many wonderful songs, is there one that you would like us to play? Union City Blue is the masterpiece. Masterpiece of drumming. Because, yes, Dreaming is the best, you know, it's the most well-known. But Union City Blue... it's like a tornado. It's like you're being sucked up into a tornado of drumming ... up into heaven.
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08-04-2025
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Clem Burke's Beat Helped Blondie Conquer the World
Farewell to Clem Burke, one of the all-time great rock & roll drummers. The Blondie legend passed away on Sunday, only 70, from cancer. His exuberant energy was as crucial to the Blondie sound as Debbie Harry's vocals. He combined the chaotic frenzy of his idol Keith Moon with the forward motion of Motown drummers like Benny Benjamin, as his beat took them from CBGBs to conquer the world. 'Clem was not just a drummer,' the band said in an official statement. 'He was the heartbeat of Blondie.' To hear what made Clem Burke unique, all you need to listen to is the first 26 seconds of 'Dreaming,' the band's 1979 hit. The first sound you hear is Burke bashing away, setting the scene for Debbie Harry's entrance. By the time she starts singing, the emotional stakes are already high because there's so much teenage melodrama bursting out of the drums. More from Rolling Stone Pete Best, Original Beatles Drummer, Announces Retirement Drummer Clem Burke, the 'Heartbeat of Blondie,' Dead at 70 Why Hollywood Can't Resist the Beatles Blondie were kicking around the Lower East Side bars before they hooked up with Burke, but he was the element that made them finally click as a band. Before he joined in 1974, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein weren't even sure they wanted to keep trying 'We stepped back and decided whether we were going to continue,' Harry told the Chicago Tribune, 'and Clem showed up, and he was a real star. He could play, and you could tell that it was his life. He was that kid—that rock 'n' roll kid. Then we sort of knuckled down and put it together.' The rock & roll kid was just 18, from Bayonne, New Jersey, but he had no doubts about this band, and he never let them down. Burke powered the band through the frantic new wave rush of classics like 'Hanging on the Telephone' or 'Fan Mail' or 'Rip Her to Shreds,' but he also held down the groove as they dabbled in disco with 'Heart of Glass' and 'Atomic,' rap in 'Rapture,' reggae in 'The Tide Is High.' He could do it all. He was left-handed, but played a right-handed kit because that's the way Ringo did it. He joined the band after their previous rhythm section quit.(Bassist Fred Smith left to join Television.) Everyone figured this band was cooked, but Harry and Stein put an ad in the Village Voice and auditioned 50 applicants. Clem was the last one they heard, but he blew them away. 'He had a charismatic quality,' Harry recalled in the 1981 book Making Tracks. 'He was also the only one who had on fancy shoes.' He had the flash they needed. 'Clem was definitely what we were looking for. His father was a drummer in a society band and he was a show-biz drummer.' That show-biz element was key, because Burke was a drummer with real star power. He was the fashion plate of Blondie, with his impeccably dapper suits and his much-imitated mod haircut. 'I also would put beer and grease in my hair and turn on the oven and stick my head in there,' he told Please Kill Me in 2017. 'I would be spiking my hair out because I didn't have a hair dryer.' You can hear his boyish energy jump out right from the opening seconds of 'X Offender,' the first song on their debut, which he once cited as his favorite performance. He plays along with Harry for the spoken-word intro — a Sixties girl-group trope in the mode of 'My Boyfriend's Back.' But he combines punk mania with Hal Blaine-style pop frills; in the final minute, he speeds up, getting more giddily excited the faster he plays. I don't think I've ever heard 'X-Offender' without immediately craving to hear it again. 'Debbie is definitely a big sister to me,' Burke said. 'She's ten or eleven years older than me.' As the kid brother of the band, he goaded Harry and Stein into writing songs. As she recalled, 'Clem kept telling us we were good, that we had something. I never asked what 'something' was but he got us rehearsing again.' Yet he never saw himself as taking a back seat to the glamorous lead singer. 'I don't like being in the back,' he told Please Kill Me. 'The Beatles were four superstars. New York Dolls were five stars. No, I was never interested in being in the back. Of course, Keith Moon was a big inspiration for me as Ringo was, and they were both rock-star drummers; they were not the drummer in the back. There was no jealousy over Debbie's position, other than I wanted to be famous too, and when you're young and you're trying to be famous, you kind of have a gunslinger attitude. I wanted to be the best drummer.' He thrived in the CBGBs punk scene. In the early days, he recalled, 'There were no t-shirts, there were no punk rockers, and you know, not too many women either. That's what you say. When the girls started showing up – that's when you knew something was starting up.' Burke was a big reason why the girls came, as he fueled Blondie's pop appeal. 'As someone who used to go to Woolworths to buy bin albums by the Shangri-Las and the Ventures, he fell in enthusiastically with our plans to form a pop group that aimed to modernize AM radio sounds,' Harry recalled in Making Tracks. 'Clem never wanted anything else but to be a pop star.' Everybody wanted to play with this guy. Over the years, Burke drummed with everyone from Iggy Pop to Nancy Sinatra, from Pete Townshend to the Eurythmics to Joan Jett. He played with his hero Bob Dylan, on the 1986 album Knocked Out Loaded. He also sat in with his old friends in the Go-Gos, filling in for drummer Gina Schock. As he boasted, 'I was the best-looking guy in the band.' He even joined the Ramones in the summer of 1987 — and famously lasted for two gigs. When their drummer Richie Ramone quit, they called and asked him to join, under the name 'Elvis Ramone.' However, Elvis soon left the building, since Johnny didn't like his madcap drumming style. 'It was very loose, like in Blondie,' Johnny said, 'not as rigid as we need.' (Burke later played the Ramones Beat On Cancer benefit in 2004, on what would have been Johnny's 56th birthday.) Whenever you saw Clem at a gig, you knew you were in the right place. He was renowned as a charmer and a wit. (When the Go-Gos finally got elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, I posted on social media that Gina Schock was now the coolest drummer in the Hall. Clem, inducted in 2006, quipped, 'Sorry Rob, but I don't think so, Ha!') In the Eighties, he formed the Chequered Past with fellow Blondie bassist Nigel Harrison and Sex Pistol guitarist Steve Jones. He played in the International Swingers with another Pistol, Glen Matlock, and the Empty Hearts, with members of the Cars, the Romantics, and the Chesterfield Kings. 'My favorite drummers are Earl Palmer, Hal Blaine, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr and Al Jackson Jr. from Booker T,' Burke told Tidal in 2022. 'There's a time for flash and there's a time to lay down the groove, so you have to find that balance. I try to do that, and I have little trademark things that I do that let people know I'm there.' But nobody ever had trouble hearing when Clem Burke was there — his signature style brightened everything he played on. He was always that irrepressible rock & roll kid, right up to the end. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
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08-04-2025
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Billy Crudup Says Hi to Ex Claire Danes at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Gala – See Their Sweet Interaction
For Billy Crudup, all's well that ends well. At the New York University Tisch School of the Arts Gala on Monday, April 7, at Cipriani South Street in New York City, Crudup, 56, stopped to say hello to his ex-girlfriend, actress Claire Danes. Crudup received a Master of Fine Arts in acting from NYU in 1994. Crudup was seen approaching Danes at her table at the gala, where they shared a hug and briefly caught up while Blondie's "Dreaming" played in the background. Afterward, Crudup exchanged hellos with Winnie Holzman, the creator of My So-Called Life, which starred Danes and aired on ABC in 1994 and 1995. Danes, 45, wore a long emerald green silk gown paired with a cropped black blazer, while Crudup opted for a classic navy suit and white shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by People Magazine (@people) Danes co-starred with Crudup in the 2004 film Stage Beauty, which centered on male actors in Elizabethan England in the 16th century. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The couple's relationship began in 2003 and ended in 2007, and was shrouded in controversy. Crudup left his ex-girlfriend, Mary Louise Parker while she was seven months pregnant, to begin a relationship with Danes. Crudup and Parker, 60, share a son, William Atticus Parker, 21. The former couple continue to co-parent, even teaming up for a student-film project produced by their son. Related: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup Celebrate 2nd Wedding in Mexico City with Stunning Ceremony 'I just was in love with him and needed to explore that and was 24. Didn't quite know what those consequences might be,' Danes told Howard Stern in 2015 of her relationship with Crudup. 'It's okay. I went through it.' She elaborated that the negative media attention was 'a scary thing. It was really hard." However, she took responsibility for her role in the situation in 2009, when she told Blackbook,'it's unpleasant to be cast in such an unflattering role, but I just had to remain steadfast.' Related: Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy Sold Their Longtime N.Y.C. Home for $9.9 Million In the years since their relationship ended, Danes married Hugh Dancy in 2009, and Crudup married Naomi Watts in 2023. Danes and Dancy, 49, now share three children, sons Cyrus, 12, Rowan, 7, and a daughter, born in 2023. Crudup currently stars in Apple TV+'s acclaimed broadcast newsroom drama The Morning Show opposite Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Anniston. Danes is soon to star in Netflix's The Beast in Me with Matthew Rhys, per Tudum. Read the original article on People
