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Hit the Road, Jack: Kennedy Grandson Posts New Video, Prompts Comparisons to Famed Eccentric Ancestor

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Caroline Kennedy’s son, Jack Schlossberg, won’t stop posting strange videos.

In the new one, Jack — grandson of John F. Kennedy — plays a character named Reginald, who sings Joe Biden’s praises with an English accent.

Add Reggie to a list of characters with various accents whom Schlossberg plays in these videos. They are all pro-Biden and anti-Trump and cousin Robert Kennedy Jr. If they were set up in a professional manner, they might be effective. But Schlossberg is coming off now like a clown.

Most comments on the videos suggest these things: that he’s as mentally unwell as his grandmother, Jackie’s, famously eccentric cousin Little Edie Beale, of “Grey Gardens”; that his continued videos from a beach setting suggest he has no actual job and is out of touch with reality.

All of this points to Schlossberg actually maybe doing Biden hard, not good. He clearly knows his facts about Biden’s accomplishments. But to keep presenting them in a cavalier way is just tempting ridicule. One commenter said: “The ambassador [Caroline is US Ambassador to Australia] must be embarrassed with these undignified and embarrassing posts. Put a suit and tie on Sir.”

Another said: “Caroline Kennedy – get him into rehab.”

Comparisons to Edie Beale are not favorable. In the legendary Maysles brothers documentary, the Beales mother and daughter — Jackie Kennedy’s cousins — are living in a rundown Hamptons mansion called Grey Gardens. Little Edie’s famous line is “I’m a staunch person.” Now TikTokers are using that meme in videos covering Schlossberg’s postings. It’s not a good look.

Whatever is going on, maybe someone close to Schlossberg can put and end to it. Maybe that person would be the girl in the bikini who seems to be filming the videos. Her reflection turns up in one of them. He’s definitely JFK’s grandson.

Cannes: Old School Hollywood as Meryl Streep Gets Her Palme D’or Honor, Jane Fonda Rocks the Red Carpet

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Cannes 2024 opened with a bang.

Who says old school Hollywood is dead? To make it a glamorous night, Meryl Streep was given her Palme D’or honor, presented by another Oscar winner, Juliet Binoche.

On the red carpet, Jane Fonda, 86, literally stole the show. Sacre bleu!

You do know the connection between Streep and Fonda: Meryl’s first ever movie was “Julia,” starring Jane and Vanessa Redgrave. It’s one of the great films of all time. Rent it ASAP.

No Way Back Now: Kristi Noem Book Deader than Her Dog After One Week, Falls to Number 1,446 on Amazon

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There is really No Way Back now.

After one week in release, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s book, “No Way Back,” is completely dead.

This is also 10 days after her regrettable interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”

The book has dropped to number 1,446 on amazon. For contrast, another book released last Tuesday — Jen Psaki’s “Say More” — is at number 52.

Noem revealed in her own book and the audio version that she killed her own dog in cold blood. She also claimed to have met North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un while visiting South Korea. That was a lie, and the section had to be removed by the publisher, Center Street, from the ebook version.

Noem thought this book would help launch her campaign to being Donald Trump’s running mater this fall. But with the book dead, and her reputation in tatters, that would seem unlikely now.

(Watch) First Full Pre-Cannes Teaser Trailer for Coppola’s Biggest Gamble Ever with Astonishing “Megalopolis” Images

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With Francis Ford Coppola, it’s go big or go home.

How many times has he bet the house on a hugely expensive movie?

He’s done it again with “Megalopolis,” premiering on Thursday in Cannes. The first official teaser trailer offers astonishing images and real excitement.

Adam Driver and Giancarlo Esposito lead an all star cast. Coppola has financed the movie itself, kicking in $100 million of his own money. It’s futuristic and philosophical and will nou doubt be the film everyone talks about in 2024.

Coppola says on Instagram: “Our new film MEGALOPOLIS is the best work I’ve ever had the privilege to preside over.” And he made “The Godfather” trilogy, “Apocalypse Now,” and several other classics.

Play this a couple of times. The trailer is dense with information.

James Franco Will Try for a Comeback After Sex Scandals, $2.2 Mil Settlement, in Movie with Tommy Lee Jones

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James Franco wants to come back. Will he be uncancelled?

Franco is set to star with Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones in a movie called “The Razor’s Edge.” This is not connected to the famous W. Somerset Maugham novel of that name which has been made into a movie twice.

Producers Red Sea Media are taking this dull blade to the Cannes market where they hope they can scare up business. They are counting on foreign money not knowing that Franco, in 2022, came to a $2.2 million settlement with students who claimed he abused his power as an acting teacher by coercing several women into unwanted sexual encounters while he was an acting teacher in Los Angeles.

There was more that expedited Franco’s expulsion from Hollywood including accusations from Ally Sheedy (he directed her in an off Broadway play). Franco also admitted to texting and trying to meet up with an underage girl. He was clever: he did all of this while making movie after movie with gay themes, making the actresses think he wasn’t interested in them. It was quite the contrary.

“The Razor’s Edge” will be directed by Demian Lichtenstein (“3000 Miles to Graceland”) from a screenplay co-written by Lichtenstein and Vance Duplechin. What’s the plot?  “After a mob hitman vows to leave his deadly past behind, he faces an impossible choice when his daughter is kidnapped and the woman he loves becomes a target of the syndicate.   He is forced to undertake one final, perilous mission while being pursued by an assassin even more lethal.

Who will be the American distributor of this B movie? This has Vertical Entertainment written all over it. Can Franco come back? Or will he wind up in Mel Gibson hell? The latter is likely. He has one other movie in the can, in which he plays Fidel Castro. But his previous victims will probably not remain silent. They’re just waiting for the right time.

RIP David Sanborn, 78, Legendary Musician, 6 Time Grammy Winner, Played Sax on Dozens of Hits

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Sax player David Sanborn was a rock and roll legend. He died today at 78 after battling prostate cancer since 2018.

Sanborn was incredibly prolific and leaves a huge legacy. Among the hits he played solos on: David Bowie’s Young Americans, James Taylor’s How Sweet It Is, and so many more.

His family posted to Facebook:

“It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn. Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications.
Mr. Sanborn had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018, but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently. Indeed he already had concerts scheduled into 2025.
David Sanborn was a seminal figure in contemporary pop and jazz music. It has been said that he “put the saxophone back into Rock ’n Roll.”

Sanborn was beloved by all. He had so many credits I can’t list them. He’s played on all your favorite records. Here’s a link to his Wikipedia page.

Condolences to his family. Thank you, David.

(Watch) Rudy Giuliani’s Rambling, Sad Rebuttal to Losing His Radio Show Sounds Like a Breakdown, Blames it On Biden

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This is the sad end of Rudy Giuliani.

He was fired from WABC in NY for talking about election interference — after being warned not to.

He says Joe Biden is responsible and blames “the network.” There is no network. John Catsimitidis owns the station, and Rudy knows him well. Rudy insults him over and over, which is ironic since Catsimitidis has always backed him.

This is the kind of crack up performance you see in movies. Rudy has destroyed his life, thanks to Donald Trump.

He refers to Dr. Maria Ryan, who is his girlfriend since — or during– his marriage to wife Number 3, Judith Nathan.

Around the 7 minute mark, Rudy says “It was against the law for a hundred years for adultery…” And then he sort of gives a wry little laugh. That’s an inside joke since he’s been adulterous many times, as widely reported.

The end is here.

Ellen De Generes Looks for Comeback, Vindication in Possible “Final” Special for Netflix After Talk Show Cancellation

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Ellen De Generes is going to attempt a comeback. And maybe get some vindication.

Ellen has announced what may be her “final” comedy special for Netflix. It’s an attempt to set the record straight after her talk show was cancelled because of a “toxic” backstage atmosphere.

“Yes this is my last special,” she says, although if it’s a hit, you know there will be more.

The comedian was on top of the world until it came crashing down around her when employees, ex-staff and even guests broke their silence about the show being out of control. In a short time, the show was cancelled and Degeneres was out of TV completely.

The new special is produced by Ben Winston, of James Corden and Grammy fame, and will come out this year after Ellen’s tour ends. The tour begins June 19 in San Diego.

Can De Generes resurrect her career and reputation? She says in a press release “I’m finally going to talk about it.” Will that be funny? Or newsmaking? Or an explanation for how her show wound up being out of control?

To be honest, this all sounds like the plot of “Hacks,” as fictitious comedian Deborah Vance uses her failures to make lemonade out of lemons.

End of an Era: Melinda Gates Resigns from Gates Foundation, Will Start Her Own Concern with $12.5 Billion

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Melinda Gates has resigned from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which will now just be called The Gates Foundation.

Melinda Gates will start her own foundation with a $12.5 billion payout from her ex-husband.

This is huge news in the world of philanthropy but not unexpected since the Gates’s divorce. It’s the end of an era.

“Downton Abbey 3” Starts Production, First in Series without Maggie Smith: Final Chapter?

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“Downton Abbey 3” has begun production in England.

This is the first “DA” without Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess. Her absence may be noticeable, but Imelda Staunton has slowly moved in to succeed her in scenes with Penelope Wilton.

“DA 3” may bring the end to a series and two movies that began a hundred years ago.

The great Simon Curtis is returning to direct, as he did chapter 2. He’s already a member of the “Downton” family, married to Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora Grantham, aka Crawley).

For this round, Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti will return as Cora’s brother from the States. If you remember, it’s their family that has the money. (Their mother was played by Shirley MacLaine.)

Everyone from the cast is returning, plus they’ve added Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan.

But there’s no mention of Matthew Goode as Mary’s race car driver husband. Something is wrong with Goode’s relationship to this company. He appears for a few minutes or less in each film.

It’s still 1925 in “Downton Abbey” unless creator Julian Fellowes moves it ahead a bit. The cut off should be 1929, when the world economy crashes, and the Downton gang would be in peril financially. No one wants to see that.