The Robber Bridegroom review

Forty years later, both halves of that verdict are even truer. Thats not a criticism, entirely. Its a mighty Mississippi of fun. Credit: Joan Marcus The cast notably lead Steven Pasquale and scene-stealing supporting player Leslie Kritzer, but really everyone is spectacular. But Timbers has also stripped out whatever darkness and complexity Uhrys script once contained. By the end, Lockhart is honest and rich, and happily married to Rosamund. Pasquale, as Lockhart, is handsome and charismatic, raffish but rakish, and sings beautifully....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Regina Coleman

The Rocket Summer Zoetic: Stream full album

Without a doubt, this is the most ambitious record Ive ever done. The collection houses a common theme of tension within your soul, a war within yourself, says Avary. Avary also calls it the hardest album The Rocket Summer has put out. Credit: Braverijah Gregg There wasnt much thought of, Is this a Rocket Summer album? when I was making it. I pushed myself to do something I never would have done in the past....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · William Moore

The Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack arriving the day after broadcast

Fans whopre-orderthe album now can get an early copy of the newest rendition of the Time Warp. Listen to the Time Warp, which debuted onPerezHilton.com, in the video above. Science Fiction/Double Feature, performed by Ivy Levan (Usherette) 2. Credit: Miranda Penn Turin/Fox Dammit Janet, performed by Ryan McCartan (Brad) and Victoria Justice (Janet) 3. Sweet Transvestite, performed by Laverne Cox (Frank-N-Furter) and Ryan McCartan (Brad) 6. The Sword Of Damocles, performed by Staz Nair (Rocky)...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Melissa Alexander

The Rolling Stones biopic: Andy Goddard directing Exile on Main Street

‘Exile on Main Street’ is set to begin shooting later this year The search is on for actors who can play late-20s versions of Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, asDownton Abbeyhelmer Andy Goddard is set to direct the upcoming biopicExile on Main Street: A Season in Hell with The Rolling Stones, EW can confirm. Deadlinefirst reported Monday that the project will be a feature-length adaptation of Robert Greenfields book of the same name that recounts the events surrounding the summer of 1971, when The Rolling Stones spent weeks in almost total isolation in the South of France while recordingExile on Main St....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Stephen Lynn

The Roots Picnic enlists D'Angelo, John Mayer, Wu-Tang Clan for NYC edition

For years The Roots have curated The Roots Picnic, an annual music festival in their hometown Philadelphia. The first night, for instance, will feature a headlining jam session between DAngelo and John Mayer. Tickets for the picnic go on sale this Friday, June 10, at 9 a.m. on Ticketmaster. Credit: Roy Rochlin/FilmMagic; Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Check out the full lineup below.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Jeffrey Myers

The Roots: David Bowie tribute performance called off

They have been a regular part of our tribute series and we deeply love and respect them. But Roots drummerQuestlove posted to InstagramWednesday night that the band, Kimbra, and Bilal will not perform. The Roots/Bilal/Kimbra (w/ Wendy Melvoin, DD Jackson & Ray Angry) pulled out of these Bowie gigs. Credit: Christopher Polk/WireImage We have patience, he wrote. But we do NOT have patience for the #Bitchassness. The bitchassness hes referring to is that of unnamed musicians who wouldnt let the Roots use their equipment....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Donna Juarez

The Royals recap: And Then It Started Like a Guilty Thing

Theres nothing you should know beyond this: The kings murderer is in prison, he tells Lucius. I went out on a limb for you, Mr. I gave you a second chance, and a first and a third, as well. Credit: E! Network Ive been chasing this moment for so many years… This is only the beginning, Mr. Pryce, he says. We have work to do. So much work to do....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Michelle Smith

The Royals recap: Doubt Truth to Be a Liar

(Yes, really.) (British speak for bumper cars.) And by shower and change, I mean, these two were dropping major hints about doing the dirty. Credit: E! And they might have, if Mandys plan had gone completely as planned. Before these two can really get into it theyre supposed to be working together! Jaspers supposed to be a con man, why flake now? Eleanor shows up, having followed her lady love....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Joseph Martinez

The Royals recap: Is This Not Something More Than Fantasy

The face-off between Queen Helena and the Prime Minister could change the future of the monarchy. Take for instance, Ophelia. (Incorrectly, I should add, since that was all Gemmas doing.) Credit: E! It was just like Monaco. Something that was real and truthful, something was twisted into something ugly because of your world. And she doesnt end there, stating plainly, You have to go. But here,The Royalsveers away from the usual formula....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Joseph Hanson MD

The Royals recap: Taint Not Thy Mind, nor Let Thy Soul Contrive Against Thy Mother

Get your tea cups, and lets get started, shall we? However, after last weeks turn of events, excitement in the palace is basically at an all-time low. (Rather rudely, I might add.) Credit: E! The monarchy is a brand. (Shocking, right?) This sparks Helena to action, though not the way you might think. But what about the fact that Helena slept with Jasper? Helena explains it off by saying that she was trying to protect Eleanor and her heart....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Mary Brennan

The Royals recap: Welcome Is Fashion and Ceremony

#Loyals, lets get into it, shall we? The only thing worse than Jaspers fake American accent is Liams fake American accent. (Its really, really bad.) Credit: E! But the intrigue doesnt end there. Liam confronts Cyrus about the lie. Youre lying in some tub, like Michael Jackson. But Cyrus responds with an explosive reveal: He has testicular cancer and offers up a convincing alibi. I was getting treatment the night my brother died, he tells Liam....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Michelle Evans

The Royals recap: What, Has This Thing Appear'd Again Tonight?

Cyrus tries to destroy King Simon’s legacy while Eleanor gets over Beck … with a woman. Lets get this recap started, shall we? At the open of What, Has This Thing Appeard Again Tonight? Credit: NBC we see post-surgery Cyrus, woken up after a night of fitful sleep. He looks like hell puffy eyes, five oclock shadow. (She totally has the hots for him.) She even made him pomegranate juice!...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 696 words · Mr. Samuel Torres

The Royals season 2 finale recap: The Serpent That Did Sting Thy Father's Life

Which begs the question: Did we miss something? Turns out, yeah, we did. Saving him from himself (okay Jasper, I see you trying to be a nice person). Credit: E! Still, Helena doesnt rise to his snobbery. Fighting got me nowhere, she says. Rather, it got me here, to this place. On hearing Pryces name, Eleanor instantly crumbles into a sad heap of sequins. Liam tries to be all manly and resolute though, saying that he has a plan....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Melissa Hunter