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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeremy Allen White could not refuse Bruce Springsteen: 'I had to do what the Boss says'
Jeremy Allen White got the message from the Boss loud and clear. Scott Cooper, director of the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' was trying to convince White, star of 'The Bear,' to play Springsteen in the film. White wasn't so sure. 'When Scott shared with me that Bruce had seen a lot of my work and wanted me to do it, it was out of my hands at that point,' said White to Entertainment Tonight at the May 13 Disney Upfront press event in New York City. 'I had to do what the Boss says.' The film, based on the book 'Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska' by musician Warren Zanes, is scheduled to be released by Disney's 20th Century Studios on Oct. 24, the studio announced on Friday, May 16. 'It's about a very specific time in Bruce's life,' said White to the Associated Press at the event. 'It's a period in which he finished 'The River' tour and he's locked up in Colts Neck and he's writing 'Nebraska,' so it's him by himself there for a lot of time. It's about the writing process and the creative process. We finished it in January and Bruce was there a lot of time. Jon Landau, his manager was there a lot of time. They seemed happy and that makes me happy.' Springsteen wrote and recorded the album 'Nebraska' in his former home on Swimming River Road in Colts Neck. Location filming for 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' took place primarily in New Jersey, including shoots in Asbury Park and Freehold, over the winter. White does his own singing in the film, and said that he had to re-record a song on May 9. It's known that White, as Springsteen, was filmed singing 'Born to Run' and the Little Richard classic 'Lucille.' Springsteen would often perform 'Lucille' at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park in the early 1980s, where White was filmed singing the classic in December. 'I'm done singing,' said White. 'All the movie songs, I sang everything — everything's in the movie. It's done. No more prep, no more vocal lessons, I did it.' Also upcoming, the Emmy-winning White will appear in season 4 of 'The Bear'; 2026's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu'; and a film called "Enemies" with Austin Butler, who played the King in 2022's 'Elvis." Springsteen and the E Street Band are currently on tour in Europe. The Boss opened the tour on May 14 at the Co-op Live in Manchester, UK, with a call to raise voices against authoritarianism. Springsteen's fiery salvo was a spirited takedown of President Donald Trump. The show featured a new setlist compared to the concerts of 2024 and 2023, including 'Death to My Hometown,' 'Murder Incorporated,' 'House of Thousand Guitars' and 'Born in the U.S.A.' Subscribe to for the latest on the New Jersey music scene. Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at cjordan@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Jeremy Allen White could not refuse Bruce Springsteen
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 ways HBO's 'Bessie' is utterly queerconic
Courtesy HBO TK CAPTION Like a perfectly timed high note in a torch song, Bessie doesn't tiptoe into queerness as filmmaker Dee Rees gives us a love letter to Black, bisexual brilliance. After all, when history forgets our queer queer forebears, we have to remind the world they were here singing, loving, and living out loud. Grab your feather boa, pour something substantial, and let's sashay through the five ways Bessie is queerconic as ever. HBO Tika Sumpter as Lucille, Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith From the moment Queen Latifah's Bessie Smith is in bed with Lucille (Tika Sumpter) under the daytime glow, we're told–no, shown–that the "Empress of the Blues" loved loudly across the gender spectrum. Director Dee Rees folds several of Smith's real-life girlfriends into Lucille's composite character to keep the focus tight, but the point is crystal clear: this woman's desire wasn't a footnote. Latifah herself doubled down on authenticity, waving off pearl-clutchers who fretted over the film's authentic portrayal of bisexual intimacy. HBO Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey Enter Mo'Nique's Ma Rainey, with all her gilded swagger and gravitational pull. Instead of reducing the great Mother of the Blues to a cameo, Bessie lets Rainey mentor, mother-hen, and downright flirt her way across the screen. It's a reminder that Black queer women have continuously innovated the cutlure they later get minimized if not entirely erased. Rainey takes Smith under her wing, teaching her everything from negotiating her pay to stepping into her theater presence, though the friendship gradually HBO Director Dee Rees attends the HBO Bessie 81 Tour at Stephan Weiss Studio on April 30, 2015 in New York City. Behind the camera, Rees–a Black lesbian filmmaker–renders 1920s rent-party decadence with the intimacy of a whisper and the bravado of a brass band. Her lens lingers on the tensions between nightclub euphoria and Southern violence, honoring how Black queer artists carved glittering sanctuaries in hostile terrain. That specificity helped the movie snag several awards, from wins at the Primetime Emmys and Critics' Choice to GLAAD Media Awards. It was proof that representation rings truest when it comes from within the community. HBO Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith Bessie doesn't sanitize the Prohibition-era nightlife. It bathes the scene in sweat, gin, and coded blues lyrics that once telegraphed queer desire to those in the know. The film makes queerness feel less like a plot twist and more like the pulse of the era. Frank Masi/HBO Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith, Tika Sumpter as Lucille By skipping the typical "coming out" arc and focusing on a woman who already owns her sexuality, Bessie expanded the possibilities of queer stories. No wonder it remains a "must-stream" on LGBTQ+ lists: the plot isn't about shame or revelation, but rather about talent, hustle, and bedroom freedom. In other words, it's queer, Black, and gloriously complicated. Bessie would damn sure be proud. Frank Masi/HBO Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith Sometimes, the most radical act isn't bursting out of the closet. It's kicking back in a velvet dressing gown, lighting a cigarette, and daring the world to keep up with your tempo. Bessie is a queer-conic film that rings true to our truest identity.
New York Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Book Review: ‘The Manor of Dreams,' by Christina Li
THE MANOR OF DREAMS, by Christina Li The children's and young adult author Christina Li's first foray into adult literature, 'The Manor of Dreams,' begins with a contested will. It's 2024, and Vivian Yin, a once-celebrated, Oscar-winning Chinese actress, has died. Her obituaries and tributes are few and brief. After decades spent isolating in her crumbling Los Angeles mansion, Yin Manor, Vivian's legacy has been forgotten. Her husband is dead, and her daughters and granddaughter are estranged. The daughters, Lucille and Rennie, are relying on the inheritance of the decaying but still valuable mansion to help them personally and financially. But, while seated at Vivian's grand dining room table with a lawyer, they learn they will not be the beneficiaries of the estate. Yin Manor has been bequeathed to Elaine Deng, the daughter of the mansion's longtime housekeeper and gardener. Immediately suspecting coercion, or something even more sinister, Lucille, Rennie and Lucille's daughter, Madeline, insist on a week inside Yin Manor to investigate Vivian's final days and find a lawful claim to the mansion. Elaine, anxious not to lose the property, agrees on two conditions: that she and her daughter, Nora, join them in the house and that, once the week is finished, the Yin family 'never contest the will or contact us again.' Rennie and Lucille agree — even though, of course, it is under false pretenses. 'The Manor of Dreams' is ambitious. It's written in dueling timelines, covers three generations and features an ensemble of disparate characters. It explores two forbidden love stories and includes some malevolent supernatural phenomena. Li uses all of these elements to begin a promising conversation about the corrupting power of money, the realities of the American dream, the profound impact of family and the slow poison of secrecy.
Global News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Canadian brand spotlight: Get to know Jenny Bird
The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. In this week's Canadian brand spotlight series, we're getting up close and personal with Jenny Bird – a brand known for their lightweight, statement jewelry. Led by founder and creative director Jenny Bird, her designs have been loved by celebrities including Michelle Obama, Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez, and featured across prominent publications like Vogue and The Cut. Founded in 2008, the brand was built with a focus on creating high-quality, modern, and sculptural jewelry with an accessible price point. Based in Toronto, Jenny Bird's minimalist aesthetic has quickly gained popularity both in Canada and internationally. Jenny Bird's success is also tied to her strong brand values – including ethical production, sustainability, and female empowerment – and her hands-on approach to both design and business operations. Homegrown and glimmering, these pieces are designed for the modern, confident, and style-conscious woman who values both design and substance. Story continues below advertisement Chunky Doune Hoops With their sculptural curves, these bold mid-sized hoops are a work of art all on their own. As seen on Hailey Bieber and Aubrey Plaza. Finished in high-polish gold. $160.00 at Jenny Bird Viviana Ring Bold yet effortless, this voluminous ring looks like it's been puffed with air, with curvy grooves that catch the light just right. it's super versatile – wear it flipped, spun, or stacked for your own signature look. $128.00 at Jenny Bird 14K Gold Heart Pendant This solid 14K pendant with a diamond cut cable chain is a dainty gold-lover's dream. Makes a thoughtful gift for those who love delicate pieces. $440.00 at Jenny Bird Story continues below advertisement Lucille Bracelet This light summer bracelet is giving major Little Mermaid energy, complete with dainty freshwater pearls and a tiny nautilus shell for a sprinkle of underwater magic. Designed with an adjustable fit and finished in high-polish gold. $128.00 at Jenny Bird Nova Huggies A true engineering marvel, these huggies feature a unique suspension design that lets a luminous glass pearl glide effortlessly between golden rails. $118.00 at Jenny Bird You may also like: Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box Organizer – $34.99 The Y2K – $280.00 Story continues below advertisement Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner – $49.99 Jewelry Organizer Tray – $39.99 Celeste Bracelet For those who love a silver moment – sleek, luminous spheres and an adjustable fit make this bracelet the perfect finishing touch to any stack, or a standout all on its own. Designed with three non-removable extender rings, it can be worn at three different lengths and is finished in a stunning high-polish silver. $178.00 at Jenny Bird Aurora Studs A luminous dome silhouette gives these earrings the look of a perfect golden sphere. Designed to gently hug the lobe, they're a sleek, sculptural touch you'll reach for every day. $118.00 at Jenny Bird Story continues below advertisement Sila Ear Cuff Set - Small These bestselling cuffs are the perfect way to elevate your ear stack, offering instant cool without the need for a piercing. Organic and malleable, they're made to fit your ear perfectly, whether you stack them for two-toned flair or wear them solo for a minimalist moment. $88.00 at Jenny Bird Gia Bangle This sleek custom bangle locks with a simple push, creating an easy, secure fit you'll love. $198.00 at Jenny Bird Capri Anklet Delicate chain texture meets a modern freshwater pearl for a feminine, easygoing accent at your ankle. With a water-durable design and adjustable fit, the Capri Anklet adds just the right hint of shine. $98.00 at Jenny Bird Story continues below advertisement You may also like: Travel Jewelry Bags – $12.99 Foldable Jewelry Case – $22.95 Jewelry Cleaner – $15.05 Padlock Heart Charm – $98.00
Winnipeg Free Press
30-04-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Celebrating 50 years in Early Childhood Education
Elmwood What better way to celebrate Early Childhood Education Week than to honour Lucille Leclerc's 50 years of providing high quality childcare to the families of Elmwood. In recognition of her wonderful contribution to our community, Lucille was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal on April 7. Lucille, a pioneer in Manitoba's early childhood education, is currently the executive director of Elmwood Day Nursery at 75 Brazier St, managing sixty-six preschoolers. Her 50-year and counting career began when she first opened Munroe Day Nursery in the former Sherwood Church at Marsden and Munroe in 1974, and not long after, opened the Cobourg Day Nursery in 1976, in the basement of the Big Red Church. After receiving $1 million in funding from three levels of government for a brand-new childcare facility, her new Elmwood Day Nursery Inc. opened March 1st, 1983, just a few blocks away at 75 Brazier. Supplied photo Elmwood MLA Jim Maloway with Lucille Leclerc at the King Charles III Coronation Medal ceremony at the Manitoba legislative building on April 7. Elmwood Day Nursery has had many generations of children attend their childcare program providing childcare to many children of many cultures, languages, and disabilities. The Elmwood Day Nursery has had an immeasurable impact on these children's and family's lives with their high-quality childcare, early interventions and excellent work integrating culturally relevant and inclusive practises. Mondays A weekly look at news and events that matter in your communities. There have been challenges, of course. The biggest was a fire in May 2010 causing $1 million in damage. Immediately after the fire, Lucille worked tirelessly to try to find suitable space. Within a couple of weeks, she opened two locations, a classroom in Lord Selkirk School, and the basement of Braeside Church. By March 2011, the staff and children finally began to move back into their rebuilt and re-furnished building where she continues her work to this day. Thank you, Lucille, for your wonderful and continuing contribution to our community. For information on provincial government programs, please contact me at or 204-415-1122. Please visit my web site at Jim MalowayElmwood MLA constituency report Jim Maloway is the NDP MLA for Elmwood. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
