Listen to Pitbull's take on Toto's 'Africa' fromAquamansoundtrack

Yes, you read that right, Pitbull tackled Totos Africa. Take that, Weezer! Check out the full song embedded above, and below is some more exclusive goodness from theAquamansoundtrack. The track plays within the film itself when our heroes venture into the Sahara Desert. Thats why I respect water. Bottom line: water gives us freedom. Writing the themes for the different characters was awesome, Gregson-Williams said. Arthur Curry has such a strong characterhes a real rock starso I felt he deserved a big melody....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Shelley Wilkerson

Listen to Stephen King read an excerpt from his new novelElevation

Ready for Stephen KingsElevation? Heres the official synopsis: Although Scott Carey doesnt look any different, hes been steadily losing weight. There are a couple of other odd things, too. Credit: Simon & Schuster Audio (2) He weighs the same in his clothes and out of them, no matter how heavy they are. Scott doesnt want to be poked and prodded. One of the women is friendly; the other, cold as ice....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Sarah Tran PhD

Listen to the cut 'Valentine's Day' song fromRent

Draw a little blood for Valentines Day… If youre looking for the perfect musical soundtrack for your romantic holiday, consider this offbeat song Valentines Day. It was originally conceived and presented as a concert at Feinsteins/54 below, directed by Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Valentines Day was one of Jonathan Larsons favorite songs that he wrote, Tepper said in a statement. It first appeared in a show calledProstate of the Unionthat he created with collaborator Michael Lindsay....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Lori Chavez

Listen: Meet E.L. James' new heroine inThe Misteraudiobook excerpt

Ahead ofThe Mister’s publication on Tuesday, EW has an exclusive first listen ofE.L. James' new novel. In case you missed it, here’s the book’s official synopsis: “London, 2019. Credit: Nino Munoz Life has been easy for Maxim Trevelyan. It’s a role he’s not prepared for and one that he struggles to face. Just who is Alessia Demachi? Can Maxim protect her from the malevolence that threatens her? And what will she do when she learns that he’s been hiding secrets of his own?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Phillip Bennett

Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Midland, and more pitch in at ACM songwriters event

(All five of this years ACM nominees for Songwriter of the Year were on hand.) Up and coming vocal group King Calaway showed off their deep harmonies on the Copperman song World For Two. And Jake Owen emerged to sing his hit Down to the Honkytonk, co-written by Laird. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Akins kicked things off with the throwback crowd pleaser That Aint My Truck, his own no. 3 hit from 1995....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · April Morse

Little Shop of Horrorsteam on failed stage revival: It 'broke my heart'

I kept thinking about the play. [So], I went to Frank with the idea… I told him: I believeyourethe person to do this if you want to do it with me. We set out to make it darker [than the original]. We worked for two years. We were so excited. We were going to do limited runs in London, she continues. There was one hurdle theyd yet to clear: securing the rights to the story from Ashmans estate....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Paul Jones

Little Womento become multicultural graphic novel for 150th anniversary

(Episodes will then be released weekly.) (Winona Ryder starred in the popular film adaptation.) I lovedLittle Womengrowing up, author Rey Terciero said in a statement. Credit: Everett Collection; Little, Brown for Young Readers and Tapas Media Their struggles felt universal to me, especially feeling like I always had less than others. So its an absolute honor to be writing a re-telling of it. But its also very PG, and very sweet....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Angela Fisher

Liv Tyler makes Stephen Colbert'sLord of the Ringsfantasy come true

Obviously,Stephen Colbert, one of the most vocal celebrityLord of the Ringsfans, brought up J.R.R. Tolkiens world whenLiv Tylercame onThe Late ShowThursday night. But it turned out she had a gift for him. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS The actress, who can beseen currently in HulusHarlots, brought the prop sword she used as Arwen. That gave Colbert an idea. Would you indulge in a fantasy of mine? the host asked after holding the sword in his hands....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · John Richard

Live in Front of a Studio Audiencewas a new, delightful take on nostalgia: EW review

Finally, a TV event for those of us who arent into musical theater. Though there was one stand-out song (all hail Queen JHud! For an ensemble comprised entirely of stunt-cast celebrities,Studio Audiencehad a remarkable success rate. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC As Bunker, Harrelson delivered a solid Carroll OConnor impression, though sometimes his accent veered into Queens-by-way-of-Hyannis-Port territory. So what if it was more impression than interpretation? Foxx gave the people what they wanted includingthe viral flubwe were all waiting for....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Olivia Patel

Living Biblicallywastes a promising premise: EW review

‘Living Biblically’ premieres tonight at 9:30 p.m. Its complicated, you might say. On the lazy new CBS sitcomLiving Biblically(premiering tonight at 9:30 p.m. Its a catchy concept, adapted from a book by formerEWstaffer A.J. ButLiving Biblicallyreplaces Jacobs playfully twisted tone with expired gags about the Jonas Bothers,Twilight, and Blockbuster Video. Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS Like a lot of latter-day online grid sitcoms,Biblicallyoverstretches its premise with too-familiar parameters. Krumholtz and Gomez are great....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Susan Blankenship

Lizzo is primed for a pop music takeover

You know you’ve arrived when your manicurist comes to you. Though today isn’t Lizzo’s first cuticle-tending session, it might be one of her more chaotic. “I was at rehearsals, simultaneously getting my nails done, and y’all called,” she tellsEW. Credit: Luke Gilford One look at herunstoppable social media feedand you’ll see what she means. But far from complaining, Lizzo is in her glory. “I love this s. This is the s I was born to do....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Drew Burch

Lizzo's 'Coconut Oil' EP: Inside Her Feel-Good Revolution

When it comes to the notes she can hit, the 28-year-old rapper and singer only just found out. I used to sing, but I didntsang, she says. He was like, Whats your register? Credit: Jabari Jacobs I was like, I dont know! He was like, Can you sing in this key? Shes only gone up from there. A few months after they met, Reed signed her to his imprint at Atlantic Recordsher first major-label deal....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Daniel Carrillo

Lodge 49producers discuss that wild finale, and what lies ahead

AMCs indescribableLodge 49wrapped itswonderful first seasonMonday night. Dud (Wyatt Russell) finally got back into the water, astride a surfboard off the SoCal coast. And then he was attacked by a shark. Credit: Jackson Lee Davis/AMC ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets start with the ending. It was definitely well-planned. Throughout the season, theres little clues and prophetic statements. If you go back, youll see. We shot about 10 percent of it there. But that whole entire sequencewasshot in Long Beach....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Richard Fox