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How do you prepare to play one of the most famous (and famously enigmatic) performers in history? Obviously, there is a very brave, brash entertainer who hits the stage. And then there is a human being who can be reclusive and lonely behind closed doors. Alex Bailey/Fox That punch in of childhood is emblematic of someone who is starving for identity. That duality gave the 37-year-old actor a pathway to capturing the late singers magnetism....

Shes rich and beloved and based on none other than RiRi herself. But the story, titled Shirley From a Small Place, is hardly a frothy celeb portrait. At first, fictionalizing the Barbados-born Rihanna forJamaicanintimidated Arthurs. Credit: Jeff Spicer/FilmMagic; Ballantine Books I felt so distant from the imagination of a pop star, the author says. The more research Arthurs did, the more inspired she became. She was fascinated by an episode ofOprahin which Rihanna gave the TV host a tour of her old hometown....

The most important thing is story. And then: Who are the characters that embody that story? And then: Where is the emotion? Sissy Spacek and Robert Redford.Eric Zachanowich/Fox Searchlight It has to have all three of those steps. Robert Redford explained to EW last month what it takes for him to say yes. Yes to a script, yes to a director, yes to an original idea. How important that was, how exciting that was when you were little....

You wouldnt go there if you didnt have to…. Its like going on arealadventure. Ahead ofHoneys Oct. 26 release, Robyn reveals how she dug deep to craft her most vulnerable LP yet. Ive enjoyed this period of me being a little bit more anonymous in my bubble. Credit: Heji Shin I know the breakup and Christians death had a major impact on you. How did those moments manifest themselves on the record?...

The shows opening credits even list a Mr. Baxter as an executive producer. But how would two high school kids have the money and ability to create that rendering? That very question is answered in the first episode ofAmerican Vandals sophomore season. Credit: Scott Patrick Green/Netflix Netflix reached out, and offered $800,000 to increase production value and begin streaming the series online. It brought new life to our documentary, Peter says in voice-over the first episode of season 2....

The song hit No. 4 on the Hot 100, and the band’s subsequent albumAstro Loungeeventually went triple-platinum. Smash Mouth debuted two years prior to “All Star” with the double platinumFush Yu Mangand No. Credit: Bob Berg/Getty Images 1 Alternative single “Walkin' on the Sun.” As for a title, that came from Camp’s favorite footwear. “I think I was probably wearing Converse All Stars,” he said inan interview with WBUR. “All Star” was born....

Sometimes when you shoot for the stars you get the whole galaxy. Another fun moment is the presence of Fox. We had another really great cameo that we wanted to go for. Credit: Nicole Rivelli/Netflix Unfortunately, he was unavailable by the time we needed to book somebody, Bristol teases. I was all set about who was gonna be it and we cant get him. I was like, Alright cool! Netflix...

Talia Hibbert is only 23 and shes already written more than a dozen books. The only trouble is Red, who secretly paints at night, cant stand Chloe. people think, Oh well it cant be that way. Credit: Ed Chappell It is that bad. We are just more incredible than you comprehend. Your main character has chronic pain and you do as well. Avon Its missing from romance and from a lot of literature and popular culture....

The Duffer Brothers and star Linnea Berthelsen both were inspired by the famous franchise. Both girls were raised in Hawkins but then eventually separated. Movie fans will likely find this dynamic familiar. Netflix We talked about Luke going to Dagobah and meeting Yoda. Without discussing the arc with the brothers, Berthelsen actually prepared for the Kali-Eleven dynamic by watching the franchise. I took everything from Luke and from the relationship with Anakin, says Berthelesen....

You really cant miss it. And for those backstage, youshouldntmiss it. For those who dont remember last years end-of-show debacle (andhowdid you miss it? Craig Sjodin via Getty Images ), the wrong envelope for Best Picture was handed to Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. This year, no one will have to blow up the envelopes to see what they say. We can easily read them from home, thank you very much....

Only later did we learn the full extent. But it was a school. [Or] you could get angry about where we fell short. Credit: Amy E. Price/Getty Images; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images; Michael Kovac/Getty Images; Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images; Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images Its the latest addition to an ever-expanding line of nonfiction on the most recently completed presidential administration. Abrams stands counter to those behind the salacious tell-alls and wistful memoirs that continue to nab headlines....

Because I just am incredibly short-sighted on all those things. I tried writing a traditional cops-and-robbers movie, a Michael Mann-style bank robbery heist film. I tried making it more of, like, a couple looking back at 45 years of life. Credit: Everett Collection And I just felt like I was not equipped to do any of those. And so ultimately, I just kind of amused myself with the script. I just wanted to make the movie lighthearted and to be amusing and fun....

Especially since its such a personal and at times intensely dramatic story. GARRARD CONLEY:I never imagined this could be a film at all. Unfortunately, thats something that still is prevalent in the entertainment industry. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Id seen Joel while doing his promotion for the filmLoving: He was talking a lot about marriage equality. During our first meetings, he wanted to meet with other survivors of conversion therapy. As an artist, I could see that this was another artist in the grip of a story....