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UPI
2 days ago
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- UPI
Famous birthdays for Aug. 17: Sean Penn, The Kid Laroi
1 of 3 | Sean Penn attends the premiere of "September 5" at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles on November 14. The actor turns 65 on August 17. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: -- Mathematician Pierre de Fermat in 1601 -- Frontiersman Davy Crockett in 1786 -- Movie producer Samuel Goldwyn in 1882 -- Actor Mae West in 1893 -- Watergate figure W. Mark Felt, known as "Deep Throat," in 1913 -- Actor Maureen O'Hara in 1920 -- Aviator Francis Gary Powers in 1929 -- Writer Ted Hughes in 1930 -- Writer V.S. Naipaul in 1932 File Photo by Gerry Penny/EPA-EFE -- Actor Robert De Niro in 1943 (age 82) -- Filmmaker Julian Fellowes in 1949 (age 76) -- Actor Robert Joy in 1951 (age 74) -- Actor Tim Bagley in 1957 (age 68) -- Musician Belinda Carlisle (Go-Go's) in 1958 (age 67) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Writer Jonathan Franzen in 1959 (age 66) -- Journalist Eric Schlosser in 1959 (age 66) -- Actor Sean Penn in 1960 (age 65) -- Musician Gilbert J. Clarke (Guns N' Roses) in 1962 (age 63) -- Musician Steve Gorman (Black Crowes) in 1965 (age 60) -- Musician Jill Cunniff (Lucious Jackson) in 1966 (age 59) -- Actor Helen McCrory in 1968 -- Actor/musician Donnie Wahlberg (New Kids on the Block) in 1969 (age 56) File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI -- Musician Posdnuos (De La Soul) in 1969 (age 56) -- International Tennis Hall of Fame member Jim Courier in 1970 (age 55) -- TV personality Giuliana Rancic in 1974 (age 51) -- Actor Mark Salling in 1982 -- Actor Brady Corbet in 1988 (age 37) File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Actor Austin Butler in 1991 (age 34) -- Former WWE wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, who also competed under the name Paige, in 1992 (age 33) -- Musician Phoebe Bridgers (boygenius) in 1994 (age 31) -- Actor Taissa Farmiga in 1994 (age 31) -- Actor Won Ji-an in 1999 (age 26) -- Musician The Kid Laroi in 2003 (age 22) File Photo by James Atoa/UPI
Express Tribune
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Rihanna's son Riot steals the spotlight in custom Dior at 'Smurfs' LA premiere
Rihanna's 23-moth old son, Riot Rose Mayers, made a standout fashion statement at the Smurfs Los Angeles premiere , wearing a custom Dior look designed especially for the occasion. The toddler accompanied his mother and older brother RZA at the Paramount Theater, as she celebrated her voice role as Smurfette in the new animated film. While Rihanna stunned in a chocolate brown Saint Laurent ensemble, complete with a lace-trimmed top, leather jacket, and full skirt, it was Riot who caught attention with his designer outfit. The look featured a mini tailored green jacket and trousers from the Spring 2026 Dior Men collection by Jonathan Anderson, making him one of the youngest stars to wear a couture piece on a major red carpet. The event was a family affair as the pregnant singer walked the carpet with both children. Her partner, A$AP Rocky, was not in attendance for the LA premiere, though the couple appeared together at the world premiere in Brussels last month. During the Los Angeles event, Riot and RZA also had a moment with Papa Smurf, taking part in the film's character meet-and-greet as cameras captured the scene. Rihanna recently released a track titled 'Friend of Mine' and has hinted at more new material. In the Smurfs movie, she leads the voice cast alongside James Corden, Nick Offerman, Amy Sedaris, Daniel Levy, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, and others.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jacked dudes to fat cat: Rising comedian Zoltan Kaszas brings standup to Florida
Zoltan Kaszas says while growing up in Southern California he moved often and comedy was a way for him to adapt. "I was always the new kid with the weird name. I learned to make fun of it before anyone else did," said the comedian, whose "Death-Defying Comedy Tour' comes to six Florida cities for about a month beginning in mid-June. "With a lot of comedians, me included, it comes out of a way of survival and a way to belong.' His 15 Florida shows begin in Jacksonville and end in Naples. Kaszas in his standup often discusses growing up in a trailer park and being raised by his mom. It was at home and with relatives where he first learned to laugh. 'I grew up in a funny family," he said. And as a kid, he watched comedy specials with the first being Sinbad's 1993 "Afros and Bellbottoms" filmed at New York City's Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden. Kaszas also watched Comedy Central specials by comedians Jim Gaffigan, Brian Regan and later, standup by Bill Burr, Louis C.K., and others. He launched his career, traveling across the U.S. and working smaller venues until six or seven years later when he landed a weeklong gig in Las Vegas. 'That's a long haul just to make it to that level," he said. "I felt I was getting one step closer to becoming a real working comedian. It's not an easy hill to climb.' His career was humming along and then his 2017 Dry Bar Comedy video "Cat Jokes" ― in which he discusses his overweight cat, Jessica ― went viral. The YouTube video has nearly 4 million views. In it, Kaszas discusses why he prefers cats to dogs. He said he knew something was up because two of his shows sold out ahead of time in Spokane, Washington. 'I had no idea," he said about the cat video. 'I didn't know what it meant to go viral. I wasn't even sure it was happening.' Kaszas said his wife, Emma Bassiri, compares his career to a steady business. 'You've had such nice incremental growth every few years," he said she tells him. "The hope is it's sustainable and I don't have to go back to working on a cruise ship or something.' Kaszas said he had 15,000 to 20,000 followers on Instagram but that ballooned after the Jessica the cat video. Today, he has nearly Instagram 600,000 followers and some 400,000 on TikTok. He's more popular than he's ever been. 'Shows are sold out, which is a new problem to have," he said. Kaszas also rolls out a few videos weekly of his standup and has a podcast, "This Week In Zoltan." 'Posting regularly is really what's important in social media," he said. For his standup, Kaszas will usually start by offering his view of the town he's in. For example, he pointed out how Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples is in the same shopping plaza as a grocery store and a Ferrari probably will be parked in a handicapped spot outside the venue when he arrives for his mid-July shows. 'I try to keep my eyes open so I get to see what's going on, and every once in a while, I have an opinion on something,' he said about arriving in a town. He's also comfortable discussing current topics, whether it's Donald Trump, singer Katy Perry being chastised for spending 10 minutes in space, Bill Belichick's girlfriend or "jacked up" 50-year-old men ("Your skin is red, you look like you're about to explode!"). 'If I do anything political, I try to make it so anyone can laugh at it," Kaszas said. "There's not much fun if one side laughs.' Kaszas said he filmed a comedy special in Seattle in April 2025 and is excited about the project that could land on a streaming site, adding: "It's the nicest I've ever looked on camera.' In his upcoming Florida shows, he said, he'll surely share some jokes about the Sunshine State. 'That's the best part of seeing a live show," he said. "If you're just going to watch someone do their hour, you could just watch that on TV. "But if they're saying something special about their town, that's what makes the shows unique. It's exciting for people to come out and have a good time for something a little different." And he's not at all concerned about the rising humidity and temperatures as summer starts when he's touring Florida. 'I've got my shorts and Hawaiian shirt ready," he added. "I'm ready to party.' His Florida shows are: June 13-15 at the Comedy Zone in Jacksonville June 26-29 at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa June 29 at Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant in Orlando July 9 at Improv Comedy Theatre in Miami July 10 at Improv Comedy Theatre in Dania Beach July 11-13 at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples. For tickets, visit Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. Contact him at dosborn@ and follow him on Instagram @lacrossewriter. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Comedians to see in Florida include Zoltan Kaszas, how to buy tickets
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mississippi city where 'Sinners' is set has no movie theater, calls on cast to visit
Community leaders in a northwestern Mississippi city where Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is based are petitioning for a public screening despite not having an operating movie theater. The horror box office smash follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack, both played by actor Michael B. Jordan, in the 1930s as the duo returns to Clarksdale, Mississippi, from Chicago to start a juke joint. Chaos ensues when unwelcome bloodthirsty guests disrupt their shindig. Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana. As Capital B News first reported, local activist Tyler Yarbrough of Clarksdale had to travel 80 miles to see the film twice, which the 26-year-old credited for capturing the essence of the Mississippi Delta. The movie theaters in his hometown, which has population of about 14,000 people as of 2023, have either closed or were transformed for other purposes, according to the report. Among them was the historically segregated Paramount Theater, which will serve as a creative arts community facility. Don't let them in!: What to know about the vampire invitation featured in 'Sinners' Yarbrough felt compelled to rally for Coogler, Jordan, and the "Sinners" cast to visit Clarksdale and collaborate on a public screening. His petition, titled "Open Letter to Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and the Cast and Crew of Sinners to Visit Clarksdale," had nearly 4,000 signatures as of Thursday afternoon. The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew. 'There needs to be a coming home to these Black creators who are making these million-dollar films and being connected with our folks on the ground," he told Capital B News. 'I think it's deeply important. And I think not only is it important for the folks who live here, but also for just Black America to like, really come home.' In addition to Paramount Theater, Yarbrough welcomed the crew to stop by other staples, including the "authentic" Red's Juke Joint and Ground Zero Blues Club, co-owned by Morgan Freeman. During his press tour, Coogler revealed that "Sinners" was inspired by his late Uncle James, who taught him about blues music and tales about his life in Mississippi. "That connection, and all the deep research, shines through. It's why the film doesn't just entertain; it feels lived-in, loved, and wrestled with," the petition stated. "Just as your uncle's Blues Music and making this film lit a fire in you, we believe a visit to Clarksdale from you could light an even bigger one for the next generation," the petition continued. "We are ready. We are waiting. And we would be proud to welcome you back to where it all began." Clarksdale is about 155 miles northwest of Jackson, Mississippi and about 80 miles southwest of Memphis, Tennessee. USA TODAY reached out to Yarbrough and Coogler's team for comment. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Clarksdale, Mississippi, which inspired 'Sinners,' asks cast to visit
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Mississippi city where 'Sinners' is set has no movie theater, calls on cast to visit
Mississippi city where 'Sinners' is set has no movie theater, calls on cast to visit An open letter from the city of Clarksdale to Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan says that 'We are ready,' and had 4,000 signatures as of Thursday Show Caption Hide Caption 'Sinners': A vampire wants to crash Michael B. Jordan's party Cornbread (Omar Miller) isn't acting like his old self when trying to re-enter the party in Ryan Coogler's period horror movie "Sinners." Community leaders in a northwestern Mississippi city where Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is based are petitioning for a public screening despite not having an operating movie theater. The horror box office smash follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack, both played by actor Michael B. Jordan, in the 1930s as the duo returns to Clarksdale, Mississippi, from Chicago to start a juke joint. Chaos ensues when unwelcome bloodthirsty guests disrupt their shindig. Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana. As Capital B News first reported, local activist Tyler Yarbrough of Clarksdale had to travel 80 miles to see the film twice, which the 26-year-old credited for capturing the essence of the Mississippi Delta. The movie theaters in his hometown, which has population of about 14,000 people as of 2023, have either closed or were transformed for other purposes, according to the report. Among them was the historically segregated Paramount Theater, which will serve as a creative arts community facility. Don't let them in!: What to know about the vampire invitation featured in 'Sinners' 'We are ready. We are waiting.' Yarbrough felt compelled to rally for Coogler, Jordan, and the "Sinners" cast to visit Clarksdale and collaborate on a public screening. His petition, titled "Open Letter to Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, and the Cast and Crew of Sinners to Visit Clarksdale," had nearly 4,000 signatures as of Thursday afternoon. The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew. 'There needs to be a coming home to these Black creators who are making these million-dollar films and being connected with our folks on the ground," he told Capital B News. 'I think it's deeply important. And I think not only is it important for the folks who live here, but also for just Black America to like, really come home.' In addition to Paramount Theater, Yarbrough welcomed the crew to stop by other staples, including the "authentic" Red's Juke Joint and Ground Zero Blues Club, co-owned by Morgan Freeman. During his press tour, Coogler revealed that "Sinners" was inspired by his late Uncle James, who taught him about blues music and tales about his life in Mississippi. "That connection, and all the deep research, shines through. It's why the film doesn't just entertain; it feels lived-in, loved, and wrestled with," the petition stated. "Just as your uncle's Blues Music and making this film lit a fire in you, we believe a visit to Clarksdale from you could light an even bigger one for the next generation," the petition continued. "We are ready. We are waiting. And we would be proud to welcome you back to where it all began." Clarksdale is about 155 miles northwest of Jackson, Mississippi and about 80 miles southwest of Memphis, Tennessee. USA TODAY reached out to Yarbrough and Coogler's team for comment. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
