What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return
This weekโs new entertainment releases include country superstar Chris Stapletonโs fifth studio album, Michael Fassbender playing a hitman in David Fincherโs โThe Killerโ and Tim Allen putting on his Santa suit for season two of โThe Santa Clauses.โ.
New this week: 'Bridgerton,' 'Atlanta' return, Maren Morris
This weekโs new entertainment releases include new music from Maren Morris and Machine Gun Kelly, Donald Gloverโs โAtlantaโ returns Thursday on FX for its long-awaited third season and โBridgertonโ arrives on Friday for season two.
SXSW plots in-person film fest with 'Atlanta,' 'Lost City'
After the pandemic forced the South by Southwest Film Festival to turn virtual the last two years, the Austin, Texas, festival is plotting a largely in-person event this March that will feature the premieres of the third season of Donald Gloverโs โAtlanta,โ the latest from Richard Linklater and the Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum comedy โThe Lost City.โ.
How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz now
Look, SO much happened this year that itโs hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. Are we still processing what went down in 2020? Absolutely. But 2022 is around the corner, and itโs time to reminisce about the year we just had.
New this week: Morgan Wallen music, tiger cubs and 'Herself'
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Shia LaBeouf co-stars as her partner and Ellen Burstyn gets a meaty supporting role as her mother. โPieces of a Womanโ is not for the faint of heart but in the trauma, there is catharsis too. Itโs loosely based on Davidsonโs own life and childhood loss and the comedian gets a co-writing credit, too. It adds to the anticipation of his sophomore album, โDangerous: The Double Album,โ to be released Friday.
Ariana Grande announces engagement, shows ring on Instagram
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, Ariana Grande performs a medley at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, Grande announced she is engaged in a series of social media photos of her and her fiance, Dalton Gomez, and a massive engagement ring. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Ariana Grande has announced she is engaged in a series of photos of her and her fiance and her engagement ring. The โRain on Meโ singer posted the photos of her cuddling with Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent, on Instagram on Sunday. People magazine reported Grande and Gomez started dating earlier this year.
Pete Davidson: 'The King of Staten Island' is 100% me
In this image released by Universal Pictures, Pete Davidson, left, appears with director Judd Apatow, center, during the filming of "The King of Staten Island." It was in front of a handful of people at a place called the Looney Bin Comedy Club in Staten Island. Its an ironic place for Davidson to be since The King of Staten Island, a comedy Davidson co-wrote with Apatow and Dave Sirus, begins with him playing videogames in his moms basement. The King of Staten Island may change that. Ill never forget that.For those who know him more from the tabloids, The King of Staten Island will certainly reveal a different side to Davidson.
Pete Davidson on Scripting His Own Catharsis in 'The King of Staten Island' (Exclusive)
But in The King of Staten Island, things are getting a little more serious. In The King of Staten Island, he plays Scott, a stoner and slacker who also lost his firefighter dad at the same age. As for his real-life healing process, in addition to making this movie, Davidson recommends "therapy. What likely made his mother even happier was being able to screen The King of Staten Island for the first time. The King of Staten Island is available On Demand on June 12.
Pete Davidson Addresses His Future at 'Saturday Night Live' (Exclusive)
Pete Davidson has been part of Saturday Night Live's cast for almost six years -- and says he isn't planning to leave anytime soon. While promoting his upcoming film, The King of Staten Island, the 26-year-old comedian touched on his future at the legendary comedy sketch show. Directed by Judd Apatow, The King of Staten Island stars Davidson as Scott, a wannabe tattoo artist who never truly grappled with the death of his firefighter father. TheKing of Staten Island will be available on demand on June 12. RELATED CONTENT:Pete Davidson's Life Story Gets the Judd Apatow Treatment in 'The King of Staten Island' TrailerPete Davidson Shares Hilarious Story of Quarantining in His Mom's Basement'Saturday Night Live' Pete Davidson and Adam Sandler Bring Fans a Quarantine Anthem for These Crazy Times