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New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
Richard O'Brien reveals this famous rocker tried to buy ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show' film rights
Owned by Jagger. In the new documentary 'Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror,' creator Richard O'Brien revealed that Mick Jagger and his team tried to buy the film rights to 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' after the stage show made its US debut in 1974. But director Jim Sharman advised that they shouldn't go for Jagger's deal, and with producer Lou Adler's help, they created the film without a big name attached. 8 Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry and Patricia Quinn a lobby card from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Getty Images 8 Mick Jagger performs with the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in 1975. Getty Images 'One of the great things about this is that we were a fringe theater event, and we were allowed to make a movie,' O'Brien, 83, said in the doc, according to People. 'Not only that, but Jim was allowed to direct it. Not only that, but Brian Thompson was allowed to be the artistic director. Not only that, but Tim [Curry] was allowed to play the lead role,' the famous producer continued. 'That's very rare, especially when it's America and a Hollywood matter.' 8 Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Jonathan Adams and Peter Hinwood on a lobby card from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Getty Images Patricia Quinn, who played Magenta in the original stage play and the 1975 film adaptation, revealed that Jagger, 81, was also interested in Curry's role in the movie. [There were] three people who wanted to play [Dr. Frank-N-Furter] — Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, and of course, David Bowie,' Quinn, 81, recalled. '[They said] no Mick Jaggers, no Bowies, I'm having the original cast,' she added. 8 Mick Jagger with Sue Mengers at a stage production of 'The Rocky Horror Show' in Los Angeles. Penske Media via Getty Images As revealed in the doc, 'The Rocky Horror Show' made it to the big screen after producers Adler, 91, and Michael White made a $1 million deal with the studio. They agreed to present their own funds if the film didn't make that amount, per People. 'From the beginning, I had the feeling it was an event and something very, very special by the cast and the music, immediately,' Adler recalled of the original stage production, which premiered in London in 1973. 8 Richard O'Brien at the Oxford Union in March 2004. CLA/LFI 'Enough so that I wanted to make a deal that night,' he added. Adler also said that The Roxy in Los Angeles was the 'perfect' location for the show's debut in America. 'Sort of like cabaret, that you could go beyond sitting in a theater but you could enjoy the whole experience of it. And in the back of my mind, I just envisioned it as a film pretty much from the beginning,' Adler shared. 8 Lou Adler at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2006. © Mark Savage/Corbis He continued, 'The casting for the Roxy, we had some very, very talented people, most of who were local actors. I thought pretty much I couldn't duplicate Tim Curry. That was somebody we had to bring over, and that went for Richard also. But not only the fact that you're getting the actor that was in it, you're getting the creator.' 8 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' stars Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry and Patricia Quinn. Getty Images 8 Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, Nell Campbell in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' ©20thCentFox/courtesy Everett Adler recalled that the first 'Rocky Horror Show' show in LA was 'something really special.' 'We had a turn out of the rock and roll celebrities, the John Lennons and everyone wanted to be there for it,' he said.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mick Jagger, Leonardo DiCaprio and Madonna are dragged into Diddy trial as the case enters its fourth week
The fourth week of Diddy 's infamous sex trafficking trial kicked off with a bang as his former assistant took the stand and more A-list celebrities were named - only to face a relentless cross-examination by the disgraced mogul's attorney, Brian Steel. Hollywood heavyweights like Mick Jagger, Leonardo DiCaprio and Madonna were pulled into the spotlight as Diddy's legal team sifted through a trove of text messages between the disgraced rap mogul and his former assistant, aggressively questioning her about past employers and connections. 'Mia', a former personal assistant to the hip hop mogul, even revealed that she was once propositioned by the Rolling Stones singer while in Paris but 'ran away'. Mia, who testified under a pseudonym, said Diddy once mocked DiCaprio as 'that Titanic mother******' and said he won more money than the actor. In her testimony, Mia also revealed that after stopping working for Diddy she got a job with Madonna who didn't care that she had been 'blacklisted'. The testimony came as prosecutors continued mounting their case and Mia was subjected to an aggressive cross-examination by Diddy's lawyer Brian Steel. Steel accused Mia of being part of the 'MeToo money grab' but she claimed to have been 'brainwashed' during the decade she worked for Diddy until 2017. Mia is one of the prosecution's star witnesses and claimed that Diddy raped her once and sexually assaulted her numerous times. Steel relentlessly accused Mia of cashing into the MeToo movement, but she claimed to have been 'brainwashed' during the decade she worked for Diddy until 2017 At the court in New York, she was asked about the flattering and friendly messages she sent to Diddy after she stopped working for him. One of them was from March 2020, in which she said: 'Love you too and the only things to remember are the good times and those are the only memories I have.' Mia wrote: 'Ha ha ha like f****** HYSTERICAL ones…so many magical hilarious things like drinking 1942 (tequila) on the Parrot Cay beach (in Turks and Caicos) and champagne under the Eiffel Tower at Mick Jagger trying to take me home and I ran away.' In another part of the message, Mia referred to DiCaprio. Recalling other memories, Mia said: 'Leo grabbed my pink bedazzled blackberry and you (Diddy) said: 'That titanic mother****** doesn't know s*** he won 10K, I won 85k HAHAHAHAHAHA.' Mia did not explain the context of what she was referring to with DiCaprio, who attended Diddy's notorious 'White Parties' but has not been accused of wrongdoing. DiCaprio was photographed with Diddy at the Democratic National Convention in Boston in 2004. In 2019, DiCaprio was filmed dancing at Diddy's 50th birthday party. And in a video interview with Vogue in 2017, entitled '73 Questions with Sean 'Diddy' Combs', he said DiCaprio was the 'number one' person on the invite list for his then-upcoming White Party. When Diddy was arrested last September sources close to DiCaprio sought to put distance between them and said he has 'absolutely nothing to do with any of this'. The source said: 'He attended a few of his parties back in the early 2000s - but literally everyone did.' In her testimony, Mia told the court that after leaving Diddy's employment in March 2017, she got a job with Madonna in April the following year. Explaining her role, Mia said she did 'a myriad of things'. She said: 'I was hired to help lead her film division, but she also needed help restructuring her executive team. It morphed into multiple roles. I also operated in an assistant-esque capacity.' Mia confirmed she worked directly with Madonna and that she initially agreed to work for her for three months, but it extended to eight months. Combs' lawyer Brian Steel asked: 'To your knowledge did Mr. Combs assist you in getting that job?' Mia replied: 'Absolutely not.' Steel asked if there was 'any evidence to show you were somehow blacklisted?' Mia replied: 'Blacklisted? She (Madonna) didn't care about that. Of course not.' At times, Steel's cross-examination grew confrontational, and prosecutor Maurene Comey objected and called it 'humiliating'. She claimed that Steel had 'yelled' at Mia and been 'sarcastic' towards her. But Judge Subramanian disagreed and said that prosecutors could object if they heard something they didn't like. They did just that when Steel asked if Mia 'joined the MeToo money grab against Sean Combs?' Mia was not allowed to answer. Steel asked Mia about other messages she sent to Diddy after stopping working for him, focusing on a text on January 15, 2019, which read: 'Just thinking of you today and every day…. I had a nightmare I was trapped in an elevator with R. Kelly. I screamed and you came to rescue me.' Steel asked: 'The person who sexually assaulted you came to your rescue?' Mia said yes. Steel asked: 'You had that vision in your mind, but you expressed it to Mr. Combs?' Mia agreed. Steel said: 'You had to tell him he's your savior?' Mia said: 'Yes.' Steel asked: 'The person who you told the jury terrorized you and caused you PTSD you wrote to that person and explained how that person saved you?' Diddy's sons Justin Combs (left) and Quincy Brown (right) - the disgraced rapper's adopted son from Kim Porter - were both at their father's trial today After an objection, Mia didn't answer. When asked about a March 18, 2019, text to Diddy in which she wrote about 'sending all the love in the world' to him with a heart emoji, Mia said that he 'used to be my protector'. That same day, she messaged Diddy: 'Speaking of, you should watch Love on Netflix,' referring to the 2016 comedy. Mia added: 'Judd Apatow created it. It's Superbad funny'. In August 2020, Mia messaged Diddy about the death of Chadwick Boseman, the Black Panther star who died at 43 from colon cancer. Mia wrote: 'Thinking about you because I was thinking about Chaz Boseman and our sick James Brown auditions'. In court, Mia said she was remembering Boseman for his auditioning for a biopic of James Brown and it was 'really intense'. During another tense exchange, Steel asked: 'Your testimony that you were the victim at the hands of Mr. Combs brutality and sexual assaults is not true?' Mia replied: 'I have never lied in this courtroom. I will never lie in this courtroom. Everything I said is true.' Asked why Mia didn't raise concerns about Diddy or speak out earlier, she claimed to have been 'brainwashed' by him. She said: 'I was in an environment where the highs were really high, and the lows were really low which created a huge confusion in me trusting my instincts. 'I was punished whenever Puff would be violent and I'd react, confusing me and making me believe I'd done something wrong. 'I'd try so hard to get back to that good space and work harder and be nicer and nobody around batted an eye. He was still praised by everyone around him and the public. 'I felt like I had done something horrifically like I'd betrayed him by going to mediation and I felt horrible about it. I'd done something wrong and was always constantly seeking his approval. He was my authority figure.' Steel said: 'Are you finished?' Mia said: 'Sure.' Mia also talked about her duties while working as a personal assistant to the actor and comedian Mike Myers, who she worked for before Diddy. The jury was shown Mia's resume which explained how she handled all 'unique requests' for Myers, who starred in the film Wayne's World. The resume read: 'E.g. set up a private and confidential tour of the CIA by corresponding with Secret Service agents and government officials.' According to reports from 2009, Myers addressed several hundred CIA officers and paid tribute to his mother who was in the British Royal Air Force in WWII.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rolling Stones Legend, 78, Celebrates Major Career Milestone
Rolling Stones Legend, 78, Celebrates Major Career Milestone originally appeared on Parade. It's a big day for Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood! The legendary musician not only celebrated his 78th birthday on Sunday, June 1, but it also marks his 50th year with the British rock band. '😎❤🎂❤🎸78 today! Please join us in wishing our dear Ronnie a very happy birthday! Today he is also celebrating 50 years since he joined the Rolling Stones!' a post on Wood's Instagram read. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Of course, it didn't take long for fans to start sharing their love and admiration! 'Congratulations! The Stones would not be the same (or as great) without you!' one user gushed. 'You're such an incredible musician. Happy birthday to you!' added another. 'You look great, Ron! Cheers to many more years,' a third user wrote, while a fourth chimed in,'Happy Birthday, Ronnie! I've loved you for years.' The Rolling Stones were founded in London in 1962. The original lineup consisted of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. Related: Mick Taylor joined the band in 1969 following Brian Jones' departure. Woodreplaced Taylor, 76, in 1975 and has remained a core member of the group ever since. Currently, Wood, Jagger, 81, and Richards, 81, are all performing together with drummer Steve Jordan. Wood will also be joining Rod Stewart for a reunion at this year's Glastonbury. 'Woody, I do [speak to] a lot,' Stewart, 80, revealed in a recent podcast interview. 'Just recently, 'cause we're gonna do Glastonbury together.' Rolling Stones Legend, 78, Celebrates Major Career Milestone first appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Rolling Stones Bring A Classic Album Back — Just Days After It Arrived
The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. reenters three U.K. charts, just days after one version of the ... More set debuted. The Rolling Stones taken in the 1960s, from left to right, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts.; (Photo by King Collection/Avalon/Getty Images) The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. is back on the charts in the United Kingdom this week, just days after one version of the set debuted on several lists. Now, it appears that the band has traded one take of the rock classic for another. This frame, Exile on Main St. returns to No. 86 on the Official Albums Sales chart. It also reappears at No. 77 on the Official Physical Albums list, and at a much more impressive No. 37 on the Official Vinyl Albums tally – the only roster where the title manages to find its way into the top 40. None of these reentries marks a brand new high for the bestseller, but they do add to an already notable chart history for a decades-old effort. Exile on Main St. – this version – has now spent two weeks on the Albums Sales tally, where its peak remains No. 52. The Rolling Stones LP has been a more consistent performer on the Physical Albums chart, where it's now logged 13 total appearances, including a short time at No. 1. Over on the Vinyl Albums list, the title has now appeared just four times. What makes this week's placements a little more complicated — and more interesting — is that it's not even the same edition of Exile on Main St. that lived on these lists just a few days ago, reports the Official Charts Company. Just last week, one version of the classic LP debuted across all three tallies. This time around, it's a different pressing that's earned enough sales to rank, as these are reentries, and not simply shifts in position. That suggests that fans may be picking up multiple editions, either for collecting purposes or simply to own several takes of one of the band's best-known projects – or perhaps that one became unavailable and another was named the focus. The Rolling Stones recently issued a new red vinyl reissue of the album. Only 2,000 copies were made available globally, and the band initially sold them exclusively through its London-based retail store before opening up orders online – which may be responsible for this return to several tallies. Exile on Main St. first appeared on the Physical Albums list 15 years ago, and it opened at No. 1. In 2016, a different edition made its way onto the Vinyl Albums tally and stuck around for three weeks, peaking at No. 4. A separate take on the music landed on the Albums Sales tally in 2018, though that run was brief, as it lasted just one frame – and the title didn't rise above No. 52.
Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Colourful African country home to movie franchises is a £75 return flight away
Dodging a motorbike as it whizzes down a narrow market alleyway is not just a day in the life of an extra on a Bond movie… it's welcome to Morocco. And I was on a speedy special mission myself… a whistlestop tour of three of the most popular destinations for spies and special agents – Tangier, Rabat and Marrakech. All have been film locations for those big budget action thrillers: Spectre (Tangier and Marrakech), Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Rabat) and Bourne Ultimatum (Tangier). Located in north west Africa, Morocco's Moorish architecture, with its thronged souk alleyways and mystical medinas, conjure up a tantalising backdrop for intrigue and espionage. But that is just one cultural aspect of the country. Tangier may date back more than 2,500 years, but it is very modern too. We arrived at night having flown from Stansted. The palm trees lining the waterfront and the throngs of people out for the night, as we drove to our hotel, made it feel very 'Miami'. We were staying at the Hilton, in the new business district – Tangier City Centre, near the beach. Eager to sample the buzzing nightlife I went for dinner, wine, and live music at the elegant La Table du Marché. The restaurant overlooks the city's marina, which juts out into the Strait of Gibraltar separating Europe and Africa. Our restaurant's menu was also a delicious mix of the two continents. Dishes included seafood linguine and Harira soup – a traditional Moroccan tomato-based soup with chickpeas and lentils served with dates and creme brulee for dessert. Morocco was under French colonial rule from 1912 until 1956, and its foodie legacy is strong. Our hotel breakfast the next morning featured at least 15 different types of olives, and just as many French pastries, cakes, and croissants! For our day in Tangier, we took a trip to Cap Spartel, offering a viewpoint of exactly where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet. Later we bagged a table at the 100-year-old Cafe Hafa, built on a cliff edge overlooking Gibraltar – the sea views are as sweet as the Moroccan mint tea served here. Famous past customers include Mick Jagger. Our afternoon was spent travelling even further back in time in the medina. The Arabic word for old town, it is encircled by a medieval wall with winding streets, hectic markets and the Kasbah palace and mosque. The entrance to the medina is the Grand Socco – a busy plaza with a central fountain used in Bond films Spectre and The Living Daylights. The next morning, we rented a car to the blue city of Chefchaouen. Located in the Rif Mountains, it is one of the most Instagrammable places in the world, with its azure blue buildings. The city's alpine location means the blue is all the more eye-catching viewed from one of the many cafe top vantage points. Our guide told us the colour was chosen to represent the sparkling Mediterranean, and in the belief it would keep buildings cool in the summer months. Chefchaouen is also becoming an in-demand movie location, but more sweet romcoms than spy outings. In Netflix's romantic drama Lonely Planet, Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth fell in love here. We travelled back to Tangier that evening, and I found myself marvelling at how unexpectedly green Morocco is – enjoying the scenic views through the mountains and rolling hills. Tangier's excellent road and rail connections make it the perfect base to explore much of the country and our hotel was right next to the train station. The next morning a one hour and 20 minute high speed rail journey takes us to Morocco's beautiful capital, Rabat. There is so much to see including the Grand Theatre de Rabat – one of many architectural riches of this serene seaside city. There are also several must-see historic landmarks including the official residence of King Mohammed VI. He lives in Rabat most of the time because, according to our guide, Rabat has the best weather: 'Tangier can get too cold and Marrakech too hot – but Rabat is just right.' On my winter visit, I did find Rabat the most pleasant climate. It helps that the old town is right next to the sea, with the Atlantic breeze blowing in. The medina centres on the picturesque Old Market, a souk with alleys of shops selling Argan oil, jewellery, spices and antiques, ceramics and spices. During our wander, we came across one of the many traditional communal bread ovens, also known as ferranes – where bread is cooked for the local community. The sight is charming but will get tummies rumbling. It was lucky that the Kasbah of the Udayas, a pretty residential area with little shops and food stalls, is situated next to the medina. Here you can pick up mini pastillas – a snack version of the Moroccan classic sweet and savoury chicken and almond pie. Situated on a hill at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, the Kasbah is also part of Rabat which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. And it's an important place in popular culture too – Tom Cruise's high-speed chase in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation took place on these steps. On our own thrilling mission – taking in as many sights as our five days in Morocco allowed, the final destination was Marrakech and a stay at the majestic Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial and Spa. On our final day, we soaked up the Marrakech souk atmosphere for bargain hunting and ended our day in more languorous European fashion – at Yves Saint-Laurent's home. The Villa Oasis also includes the breathtaking Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum. The French-Algerian designer had his ashes scattered in the gardens here. It's easy to see why fashion designers and filmmakers are so entranced by Morocco, yet I know I've barely scratched the surface of this gorgeous country. A return is a must.
