U2 has released a video to go with their new song, “Yours Eternally.”
The footage is from Ilya Mikhaylus’s documentary about Ukrainian soldiers fighting the Russians on the 4th anniversary of Putin and Trump’s war.
The record features Ed Sheeran and Taras Topolia, but it’s very U2. “Yours Eternally” comes from the band’s new EP, “Days of Ash,” currently number 1 on iTunes.
Kudos to U2 for making music meaningful in this wretched time.
Actor Robert Carradine has died at 71 after a twenty year battle with bipolar. His brother, Keith, says he took his own life.
Bobby Carradine starred in the “Revenge of the Nerds” movies and the “Lizzie McGuire” TV series with Hilary Duff. She says: “This one hurts. It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend…I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”
Carradine came from a famous acting family. His brother, Keith, was the star of “Nashville” and many other projects. David Carradine of “KunG Fu” fame, killed himself by accident via asphyxiation.
Up until a couple of weeks ago, Robert Carrradine was posting video podcasts in which he interviewed lots of friends and actors. He looked happy, but that’s what bipolar depression is. Terrible, tragic.
Keith’s daughter, famous actress Martha Plimpton posted this to Instagram:
“My Uncle Bobby was the best one of all 8 brothers; blood, adopted, and step. Out of all of them, he was the absolute best. He was the one who cuddled me when I came to visit my father in LA for the first time at 8 or 9 years old. He cuddled and kidded me for being the only Carradine from New York. “Come ova hee-ah! Maw-thuh! Get ova hee-uh!” He did a terrible New York accent. I was an alien and Bobby joshed me about it, and I adored him for it.
Also, he was the best actor of the bunch. By a THOUSAND MILES. Don’t believe me? Just watch him. In The Cowboys, his first movie with John Wayne. Or in The Big Red One. Or in Coming Home. He’s honestly, in fact, the best actor of all of them. And I think I know why. Because he was KIND. He had inherent KINDNESS in him. He was dear, and loving, and nonjudgmental. And he loved honestly. He made mistakes like anyone else, like any human. But he never lost his decency, or his heart.
I love you, Bobby. You made my world happier. I will miss you enormously.”
UPDATE– Newsom’s response: “WOW. THE PRESIDENT IS SUNDOWNING HARDER THAN USUAL TONIGHT!!! — GOVERNOR GCN”
Donald Trump is under the impression that Gavin Newsom is dropping out of the presidential race.
He calls Newsom “Newscum.”
Also, Newsom isn’t actually declared as a candidate in the race.
But this is what Trump says, and no one knows what he means.
Stay tuned…
A lot of musicians have been angry with Donald Trump for using their songs at his campaign rallies.
None was madder than Isaac Hayes III, whose late father, the R&B legend and Oscar winner Isaac Hayes, co-wrote the Sam & Dave hit, “Hold On, I’m Coming.”
The Hayes Estate sued Trump over use of the song and did not back down. Now it seems the lawsuit has been resolved. It seems as though Trump forked over some money. I’m sure Trump won’t be using that song again, and maybe this will discourage him from appropriating other music.
The Estate says:
“The Hayes family and the Estate of Isaac Hayes, Jr. announce that the lawsuit filed against Donald John Trump and Donald J. Trump for President 2024, Inc., regarding their use of “Hold On, I’m Comin” has been mutually resolved, and we are satisfied with the outcome.
“This resolution represents more than the conclusion of a legal matter. It reaffirms the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and copyrights, especially as they relate to legacy, ownership, and the responsible use of creative works.
“Isaac Hayes, Jr. dedicated his life to his craft, and his contributions to music and culture carry enduring value. As stewards of his legacy, we remain committed to ensuring that his work is respected and properly protected.
“We are proud that this matter has helped further a broader conversation surrounding intellectual property rights and the obligation to honor creators and their estates. Protecting ownership is not only about the past, it is about preserving dignity, value, and accountability for future generations.”
We’re about to have a Harry Styles apocalypse!
The pop star will host and be musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” on March 14th.
That’s eight days after the release of his new album, “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally.”
By that time, the album will presumably be a massive hit.
So far, the first single, “Aperture,” hasn’t done much. But the album is sure to be loaded with hit singles.
For Lorne Michaels and “SNL,” this is a big deal. Styles’ appearance should increase the ratings and the season average by leaps and bounds! When he hosted in 2019, his episode got 3.9 million viewers. But his career has skyrocketed since then, so this should be more in the 6 to 7 mil range.
Here’s Harry’s monologue from 6 years ago:
The BAFTA Awards produced some surprises for Oscar hopefuls.
The Brits went big time for “One Battle After Another,” giving it Best Director and Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson, plus Best Editing and Cinematography.
The surprise was Sean Penn winning Best Supporting Actor. He hasn’t won anything during awards season, and didn’t make the trip to London.
The other big surprise of the event was Timothee Chalamet not winning Best Actor for “Marty Supreme.” An odds on favorite, Chalamet lost to British actor to Robert Aramayo, for the indie movie “I Swear.” Aramayp comes from “Game of Thrones” and the TV version of “Lord of the Rings.”
Another curve ball was Best Supporting Actress going to Wunmi Mosaku for “Sinners.” So far the race has been between Amy Madigan and Teyana Taylor, although Mosaku has been picking up steam.
The BAFTAs also gave Irish actress Jessie Buckley Best Actress for “Hamnet.” Her Oscar chances have significantly increased. Ironically, her real competition is and was Rose Byrne, also Irish, for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”
An historic moment for BAFTA, too: “Sinners” director Ryan Coogler won Best Original Screenplay, making him the first Black man or woman to win that award at BAFTA. Yes, it’s 2026.
What does this mean for the Oscars? “One Battle” is the favorite to win Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay. Can Penn win, too, now? What about Taylor? And can Chalamet still win Best Actor? Yes to all those questions.
If only the Oscar were being held next Sunday instead of in three weeks.
The Brits are weighing with surprise BAFTA winners.
So far, Sean Penn has come out of nowhere to win Best Supporting Actor for “One Battle After Another.” Penn has won nothing so far in various other awards shows. He was not favored to win here.
Wunmi Mosaku has won Best Supporting Actress for “Sinners.” Ryan Coogler, who directed that movie, just won Best Screenplay.
Editing and cinematography to “One Battle After Another.”
“Sinners” wins Best Original Screenplay, “One Battle” takes adapted.
Score to “Sinners.”
We have to rely on Tweets from the show in London because BAFTA won’t livestream show. It’s 1923 in London.
keep refreshing…
“Melania” is gone.
Initially there was a report that MGM/Amazon was dropping 600 theaters on top of the 700 that lost the film the week before.
But the studio stopped reporting box office on Saturday. And now, a check for theaters shows “Melania” is out of all the major cities and just playing in a few suburban locations. It’s not playing in New York or Los Angeles.
Maybe just to fool the real Melania and save face, the movie is still playing in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. There are also a couple of once a day showings left in Miami.
In other words, the party is over for Brett Ratner’s infomercial. Whatever numbers were faked, even that’s done.
On Thursday, the last day of general release, “Melania” made $70,000 or $59 per theater. That brought the grand total to $15.9 million. Amazon spent $75 million on the boondoggle, and it’s all evaporated. But Jeff Bezos doesn’t care. He paid the Trumps $40 million, and got what he wanted for future business deals.
Next, “Melania” goes to Amazon Prime, where you can pay 20 bucks to see it starting soon. But wouldn’t you like eggs or milk or meat instead?
There will be no “Wicked” tonight on Broadway.
The coming blizzard has knocked out the 8 show that play on Sunday night including “Wicked,” “Book of Mormon,” “And Juliet,” “Chicago,” “Oh Mary!” and “Stranger Things.”
If the blizzard is as bad as predicted, check for Monday show cancellations.
As for “Wicked,” if only there was a movie — or two — you could watch at home instead of braving the weather. Maybe someone will make them one day!
Did Donald Trump really call C-SPAN this morning using his old fake name, John Barron?
We have to hope it was a Trump imitator but it sounded like him!
Brian Allen, intrepid gadfly, caught the exchange and posted it.
C-SPAN cut him off, but LOL if this an imitator, he should get a lot of gigs!
NO WAY
“John Barron” just called @CSPAN to complain about the Supreme Court nuking Trump’s tariffs.
Yes — that John Barron.
The fake name Trump used for decades.They cut him off mid-call.
You cannot make this up. pic.twitter.com/iOPLRebnYa
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) February 22, 2026