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Facebook Frenzy: Powerful Trailer for Sorkin’s “Social Reckoning” Comes on Heels of $17 Billion Settlement, Evil Zuckerberg Center Stage

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Facebook Frenzy: Powerful Trailer for Sorkin’s “Social Reckoning” Comes on Heels of $17 Billion Settlement, Evil Zuckerberg Center Stage

It’s not a good day for Facebook aka Meta, and Mark Zuckerberg.

The company has settled for $17 billion the case brought against them claiming Facebook was causing a social media addiction among kids.

Clever Sony Pictures now drops a new trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning” that is devastating for Zuckerberg, who is depicted as the Devil.

The trailer makes the movie — starring Jeremy White and Jeremy Strong, and Oscar winner Mikey Madison — seem like “Spotlight.” If the film is as good as the trailer, Sony will have a winner.

Strong — in the trailer — looks he’s going to tell White, “You can’t handle the truth” a la Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men.” And you know what? He’d be right.

“The Social Reckoning” is the non-sequel to “The Social Network,” which Sorkin wrote. Now he’s directing and writing. The first movie’s director, David Fincher, has directed the non-sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, called “The Mid-adventures of Cliff Booth.” Stay focused!

Miley Cyrus Remembers Her Friend and Godmother “Aunt Dolly” Parton: “Our most sacred moments were private,” Says She’ll Write a Song for Her

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Miley Cyrus Remembers Her Friend and Godmother “Aunt Dolly” Parton: “Our most sacred moments were private,” Says She’ll Write a Song for Her

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus had very close connections. Dolly was Miley’s godmother. They performed together, and Miley recorded and performed “Jolene” in the past as a tribute to Dolly.

Now Miley says she’ll write a song about Dolly because that’s what she would have wanted.

Miley’s post is shorter than I thought it would be, but as she says, “Our most sacred moments were private.”


Dolly Parton Tribute Music Sales Skyrocket: Beloved Country Singer Takes Over iTunes with 60 Spots Including Most of the Top 30

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Dolly Parton Tribute Music Sales Skyrocket: Beloved Country Singer Takes Over iTunes with 60 Spots Including Most of the Top 30

Dolly Parton is in heaven, but here on Earth the tributes continue.

Dolly’s death yesterday has triggered an avalanche of sales unlike any I’ve ever seen as a memorial.

On iTunes, Dolly has the top 5 singles. But she also no less than SIXTY of the top 100 spots. Her records occupy most of the top 30. The whole chart has shifted because of fans turning out for Dolly.

It’s kind of amazing. Any song with her name on it, any collaboration, and all her solo records are included.

At number 1 is Dolly’s version of her signature song, which she wrote, “I Will Always Love You.” Whitney Houston’s version is at number 14.

And that’s just singles. Dolly also has 8 of the Top 10 spots on the album chart. Then Dolly fans have lodged 17 more spots in the top 40, bringing the total to 25 of 40.

There 14 more albums on the way to 100, including Whitney Houston’s Greatest Hits. So the total is 39 out of 100.

And that’s just on iTunes. Amazon sales are similar. Dolly has 8 of the top 10 CDs or vinyl, and dozens more through the top 100 in physical sales.

Parton’s catalog goes back 60 years and is chock full of other releases. Plus, inevitably, there will a series of unreleased music that will follow. Fans are grabbing up anything with Dolly’s name on it, including things like Kenny Rogers’ greatest hits.

Kanye West Playing Two Nights at Chicago’s Soldier Field, One at NOLA Superdome Despite Embrace of Hitler and Nazis, Antisemitism

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Kanye West Playing Two Nights at Chicago’s Soldier Field, One at NOLA Superdome Despite Embrace of Hitler and Nazis, Antisemitism

You’ll be happy to know that both New Orleans and Chicago are ok with Kanye West.

Despite the rapper’s avowed antisemitic statements, and music like “Heil Hitler,” Ye — as he is known — has booked stadiums in both cities for shows in the next few days.

In New Orleans, West will be appearing at Caesar’s Superdome, which is owned by the city and is home to the NFL New Orleans Saints. The Superdome is branded by Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The show is in two days, on August 28th.

Then on September 3rd and 4th, the rapper — who sells t shirts emblazoned with swastikas — hits the home of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field. That stadium is owned and run by the State of Illinois. I wonder if anyone has told Governor Jay Pritzker that he’s hosting Kanye West.

Tickets to both shows are selling briskly, although they’re not sold out.

West has been on a rehabilitation tour ever since he lost business contracts with companies like Adidas and The Gap over his offensive statements. It’s only a year ago that he released a song called “Heil Hitler.” He’s often announced his embrace of Nazism.

Not everyone in New Orleans is endorsing West’s return the city. Nola.com’s Gambit noted in July that “since 2022, though, he’s written and said a number of viciously antisemitic things. He denied the Holocaust in a wild interview on InfoWars; he’s praised Hitler; even wrote a song called “Heil Hitler”; sold swastika T-shirts; and cozied up to Donald Trump and white supremacist Nick Fuentes, among other harsh incidents. West is now banned from performing in the U.K. because of his remarks.”

That didn’t stop the booking.

Both stadiums are managed by Legends Global, whose president Dan Levy should know better than to book a celebrity espousing hate toward Jews. Legends Global is associated with AEG Live, owned by conservative and past Trump donor Philip Anschutz. 

I guess of all them believed West’s letter of apology a few months ago in The Wall Street Journal. He blamed all of his past actions on getting hit in the head in 2002 during a car accident.

Warner Bros. Ousts “Coyote vs. Acme” Executive Producer on Eve of Movie’s Release by Different Company — And Rave Reviews

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Warner Bros. Ousts “Coyote vs. Acme” Executive Producer on Eve of Movie’s Release by Different Company — And Rave Reviews

The coyote isn’t the only one getting an anvil smashed on his head.

Sam Register is the head of animation for Warner Bros. He was the Executive producer on “Coyote vs. Acme,” the legit great movie that the studio shelved rather than release.

Now Warner’s is getting pilloried because “Coyote vs. Acme” is opening Thursday night a projected possible $22 million weekend. It has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Turns out, “Coyote vs. Acme” is one of the most entertaining films ever.

That turns out to be bad news for Sam Register, who’s just been dumped from his job at Warner Bros. He’s out the door after 18 years.

Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks, the person to whom Register reported, actually said in an internal memo to staff:

“It’s with mixed emotions that I announce the studio and our head of animation, Sam Register, have mutually agreed not to renew his contract.”

Welcome to Hollywood. It will certainly register with Register on Friday morning his movie’s a hit and he’s out of his job.

Ouch!

Eminem Shares Letter Dolly Parton Graciously Sent Congratulating Him on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: “Always Felt Some Strange Connection”

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Eminem Shares Letter Dolly Parton Graciously Sent Congratulating Him on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: “Always Felt Some Strange Connection”

Dolly Parton didn’t make it to her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

But she was part of the same class as Eminem aka Marshall Mathers.

He’s now sharing a letter Dolly sent to him, with congratulations. Amazing gracious.

Paul McCartney Remembers Dolly Parton: “There was no greater honour for me than to have her sing my song Let It Be”

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Paul McCartney Remembers Dolly Parton: “There was no greater honour for me than to have her sing my song Let It Be”

Paul McCartney remembers Dolly Parton below.

Paul collaborated with Dolly on her cover of “Let it Be” on “Rockstar,” her recent rock and roll album. He says, “There was no greater honour for me than to have her sing my song Let It Be.”

Jane Fonda Remembers Close Friend and “9 to 5” Co-Star Dolly Parton: “She was the voluptuous embodiment of empathy…I am devastated”

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Jane Fonda Remembers Close Friend and “9 to 5” Co-Star Dolly Parton: “She was the voluptuous embodiment of empathy…I am devastated”

Dolly Parton co-starred with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in what has become an all time classic, “9 to 5.”

The movie bonded the three women for life. It also gave Dolly a signature hit — among her many — with the title song.

Fonda is remembering Parton on Instagram:

“I am devastated. I just learned that Dolly has moved on. I know that millions are mourning and I want to say this – more than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so generous and playful that she is woven into all our lives and hearts forever.

“We have our memories of her, her songs, Dollywood, “9to5,” the millions of books she got into the hands of children, all the iconic images that bring her to us. And they are all blessings. Let’s be grateful for all that she has left us to ease our sadness now.

I never knew anyone like her. She was simultaneously a naughty, playful southern gal from the hollows of< Tennessee and a deep, soulful thinker who could see through people right down to their true selves. She was many things…lyricist, songstress, player of many instruments, writer, prankster, visionary, loyal friend, who’d never go to bed before she and her friends had laughed so hard>they’d have to cross their legs.

“She had a survivor’s instinct and seemed to always know just what to do, just what to say, to make things right…and then she’s stick her butt out the car window and moon Kenny Roger’s home. She was the voluptuous embodiment of empathy. That’s something of hers she’d want us all to take with us.

“To her gay and trans fans, I want you to know that she loved you. You know that without me telling you. She loved all her fans and they are legion. And you know she doesn’t want y’all to mourn now. Dress up and celebrate her spirit. But first, watch the final episode of Grace and Frankie where she’s an Angel, the head honcho working class angel in Heaven. RIP, beautiful woman. We love you.”

Demented Donald Trump Threatens in Court Filing He Would Demolish Kennedy Center, Lies About Its Physical Condition More Than Even His Own

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Demented Donald Trump Threatens in Court Filing He Would Demolish Kennedy Center, Lies About Its Physical Condition More Than Even His Own

Demented Donald Trump is a very sick man.

He’s threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center. He’s lying about its physical condition more than he his his own deteriorating body.

Trump is so furious about not getting his own way taking over the Kennedy Center, destroying its finances, and trying to keep his name on the building illegally, that he’s ready to do his worst.

In a court filing today in the ongoing battle, his lawyers wrote this ridiculous introduction:

“The Kennedy Center is in terrible trouble. The crisis is so acute that, without the Trump Administration, its people, and President Trump, the Center cannot survive, either structurally or financially. The building has become dangerously dilapidated, outdated, and decrepit. It is structurally unsound, fundamentally unsafe, and embarrassing to the Nation’s Capital. Because the Center’s finances are in crisis, the Center is facing terminal decline. Like many arts and entertainment facilities, the Center has been losing tens of millions of dollars each and every year for decades, and it is projected to lose over $100 million per year long into the future. In short, both physically and financially, the Kennedy Center is in critical condition. To bring this sick and poorly run facility back to health will require time, energy, talent, and large amounts of money.”

Trump will not be satisfied until he’s expunged President John F. Kennedy’s legacy from Washington.

It’s just the latest outrageous act of a sick, sick man.

RIP The Great Dolly Parton Dies at Age 80, Superstar Country Singer, Actress, Philanthropist (Video Message from Family Here)

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RIP The Great Dolly Parton Dies at Age 80, Superstar Country Singer, Actress, Philanthropist (Video Message from Family Here)

It’s hard to imagine but country superstar Dolly Parton has died.

The great singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist was 80 years old. She’d been ill for some time but retained her sense of humor and joie de vivrw no matter what.

Tributes are already pouring in. Condolences to her family, friends, and legions of fans around the world. This is a huge loss.

One of her closest friends, Jane Fonda, posted: “I have no words, actually.” Dolly, Jane, and Lily Tomlin famously starred in the movie “Nine to Five” in 1980 and remained close all this time.


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