Month: March 2021

Bunny Wailer, the last surviving original member of the Wailers, the Jamaican trio that helped establish and popularize reggae music — its other founders were Bob Marley and Peter Tosh — died on Tuesday at a hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. He was 73. His death was confirmed by Maxine Stowe, his manager, who did not state a cause. Formed in 1963, when its members were still teenagers, the Wailers were among the biggest stars of ska, the upbeat Jamaican style that borrowed from American R&B. On early hits like “Simmer Down” and “Rude Boy,” the three young men — who in those days wore suits and had short-cropped hair — sang in smooth harmony, threading some social commentary in with their onomatopoeic “doo-be doo-be doo-bas.” “The Wailers were Jamaica’s Beatles,” Randall Grass of Shanach...

Tom Cruise has gone viral on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, but the clips featuring the 'Mission Impossible' star are deepfakes that experts are calling the 'most alarmingly lifelike examples' of the technology. An account appeared on the app last week, dubbed 'deeptomcruise,' which shows a number of videos depicting Cruise doing a magic trick, playing golf and reminiscing about the time he met the former President of the Soviet Union. The series of clips have been seen more than 11 million times on TikTok as of Tuesday, with many millions more on other social media platforms. Although the clips are for entertainment, experts warn that such content 'should worry us'. Sam Gregory, a program director of witness.org, shared his concerns about the Tom Cruise deepfakes via Twitter: 'Wom...

With so many fan theories percolating, it will be impossible for the "WandaVision" finale to satisfy every viewer. The “WandaVision” finale is fast approaching, and with it comes the sky high pressure to deliver on the overabundance of fan theories that have been generated over the last eight episodes. It’s nearly impossible for a fan theory-driven television series to satisfy all viewers (just ask the teams behind “Lost” and “Game of Thrones,” for starters), which is why “WandaVision” director Matt Shakman is already bracing for fan disappointment. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly previewing the finale, Shakman says he expects many fans will be disappointed by how some fan theories pan out (or don’t get addressed) but hopes the ending feels consistent with the series as a ...

Exclusive Chris D'Elia had sex with a 17-year-old high school student and she says when she told him her age, he said it was "hot" ... this according to a new lawsuit and Chris denies the allegations. The comedian is being sued by a Jane Doe for allegedly violating federal child sexual exploitation and child pornography laws. She is not suing because the two allegedly had sex when they met in Connecticut. The age of consent in CT is 16. In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Chris' alleged victim claims she started communicating with him over social media in 2014 when she was just 17 and he quickly started demanding nudes. She says two months later he invited her to his hot...

On the episode released Monday, Smith joined hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor to promote his new Netflix docuseries "Amend: The Fight for America," but he also discussed his personal interest in politics. The podcast is hosted by a group of former aides to former President Barack Obama. The 52-year-old actor emphasized that he "absolutely" has an opinion when it comes to activism, systemic racism and ideas for the country's future. When asked whether he would ever consider running for political office himself, the actor wasn't afraid to voice his intentions. "I will certainly do my part, whether it remain artistic or at some point venture into the political arena," said Smith. As to the timing, he was unsure, saying, "For now, let that office get cle...

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of a dear friend and client Jahmil French," Kachman said in a statement. "He will be remembered by many for his passion for the arts, his commitment to his craft, and his vibrant personality. I ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time." No details on the cause of death were made available. French's other credits included Netflix's "Soundtrack," the Pop series "Let's Get Physical," and the film "Boost." "Soundtrack" creator Joshua Safran on Twitter paid tribute to the young star, writing, "I can confirm my good friend, co-worker, and all around inspiration, Jahmil French, passed away yesterday. Only posting because I see the story getting out there. I will have more to say abo...