Coming Soon
Out this week
* Albums
- Younger Now by Miley Cyrus: The pop singer’s sixth album, her first full-length project since Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015), and her first commercially released record since Bangerz (2013); includes the singles ‘Malibu’ and ‘Younger Now’.
- Tell Me You Love Me by Demi Lovato: Sixth album by the former Disney actress; comes after 2015’s Confident; led by the single ‘Sorry Not Sorry’.
- Now by Shania Twain: Fifth album by the Canadian country pop singer, her first new release in 15 years since her 2002 album Up!; includes the songs ‘Life’s About to Get Good’, ‘Swingin’ with My Eyes Closed’, and , ‘We Got Something They Don’t’.
- I Believe in You by Dolly Parton: The first children’s album by the country legend; was preceded by the release of the singles ‘I Believe in You’ and ‘Makin’ Fun Ain’t Funny’.
* Movies
- Flatliners (starring Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton) - sci-fi, sequel to the 1990 film of the same name; a group of medical students attempt experiments on near-death experiences.
- American Made (starring Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright) - biographical drama, based on the story of Barry Seal (Cruise); a former airline pilot turned drug smuggler becomes an informant for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
CelebTweets
- Kumail Nanjiani (kumailn): Netflix just told me Jeff Dunham’s new special is a 98% match for me so excuse me while I go rethink literally everything I’ve ever done.
- Josh Groban (joshgroban): I know dogs can predict quakes. I just didn’t realize they showed it by being nose deep in food, never looking up or stopping eating.
Star
Ashley Nicolette Frangipane
- Born on 29th September 1994 in New Jersey, U.S.
- Has two younger brothers, Sevian and Dante.
- Was diagnosed with bipolar disorder following a suicide attempt at age 17.
- Chose “Halsey” as her moniker, which is an anagram of her first name and the name of a street in Brooklyn where she spent time as a teenager.
- Released her first song ‘Ghost’ in 2014 which gained online popularity and led to a record deal.
- Released her debut album, Badlands, in 2015, before gaining mainstream success with The Chainsmokers’ song ‘Closer’ on which she was featured. Has since released her sophomore album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (2017).
- Can play several instruments, including the violin, viola, cello, and guitar.
Also born today: Zachary Levi, Chrissy Metz
Spotlight
mother!
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson, Kristen Wiig
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Tagline: Seeing is believing
- Horror; a young woman’s (Lawrence) tranquil life with her husband (Bardem) is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious couple (Harris and Pfeiffer).
- Had a budget of $30 million; has made around $17 million in a week.
- Has received mixed reviews, polarizing critics, some of whom have praised its style and vision while others have deemed it pretentious and nonsensical.
- The cast rehearsed in a warehouse for three months before the start of filming.
- Originally had a score composed by Johann Johannsson but it was eventually scrapped when the filmmakers realized the movie did not need music; only some instruments were ultimately incorporated into the film’s sound design.