Fyre Festival 2 will be held on Mexican island, says embattled founder Billy McFarland
The notoriously disastrous Fyre Festival is, apparently, still getting a sequel. Fyre Festival 2 is set to be held on Mexico’s Isla Mujeres between May 30 and June 2, according to the festival’s founder Billy McFarland. McFarland on Monday described Fyre Festival 2 as a “three-day escape to the Mexican Caribbean where you’ll explore by day alongside your favorite talent and come together at night to celebrate with music,” in a news release posted to his X page. The release also promises “world class accommodations” and “adventures led by international and local talent, taking guests on boundary-pushing excursions by day and uniting for intimate beach-side performances at night.” Performers have not been announced. McFarland is the founder of the original 2017 Fyre Festival that gained popularity after it was heavily promoted on social media by influencers and celebrities before disastrously unfolding.
Jesse Eisenberg honors ‘fairy godmother’ Emma Stone in heartfelt acceptance speech
Jesse Eisenberg is grateful for his friendship with Emma Stone. The “A Real Pain” writer and star gushed about Stone’s support of his career as a writer while he accepted the award for best screenplay at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday. Stone produced “A Real Pain,” which Eisenberg also directed. During his speech, Eisenberg said that Stone is the only person who’s read and supported the articles he’s written for McSweeney’s, an independent non-profit publishing company. Eisenberg has had creative writing work published on McSweeney’s several times between 2009 and 2019. Eisenberg and Stone met on the set of “Zombieland” and have been friends since, he said.
Drake dropped a new album and folks feel a way about it
It’s official: Drake is definitely not like Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian rapper and actor has been on the receiving end of much clowning from the internet as Lamar has been declared by many to be the winner of their now famous rap beef. Lamar has rode the wave of success for his music, most specifically his hit “Not Like Us,’ which was a huge part of his feud with Drake. Since that particular song dropped, Lamar has not only been riding the wave at the top of the charts, but also performed as the Super Bowl halftime featured performer and is heading out on tour with frequent collaborator, singer SZA. For his part, Drake has been pretty quiet (other than filing suit against his record label for what he alleges was their support of “Not Like Us,” which he believes unfairly smeared him) - until he debuted new music. The response to his album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,” which is a collaboration with singer PartyNextDoor has been… interesting.
Jane Fonda gives politically-charged speech at SAG Awards: ‘Woke just means you give a damn about other people’
Jane Fonda persevered over some audio issues Sunday night to encourage activism at the SAG Awards. Fonda received the SAG lifetime achievement award at the event, and the 87-year-old actress reminded the room, “It’s okay to be a late bloomer as long as you don’t miss the flower show.” “I’m a late bloomer. This is the flower show,” she said, gesturing to her statuette. “Yeah. I love acting. We get to open people’s minds to new ideas, take them beyond what they understand of the world and help ‘em laugh when things are tough, like now.” The woman who is as much an activist as a star then reminded the world of her political passions, including saying she is “a big believer in unions.”
The 2025 SAG Awards balanced jokes with the heaviness of the world
The running joke on Sunday night was that the SAG Award, known as “the actor,” was incredibly heavy, even while there were some pretty light moments during the show. The 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards opened with a skit in which Jean Smart appeared as her “Hacks” character Deborah Vance, an aging standup comedian, as she and some of her costars mistakenly believe Vance was booked to host the show. The event’s actual host, Kristen Bell, jokingly apologized to Smart – who wasn’t present, but later won an award – and then borrowed a song from her hit film “Frozen” to pay tribute to the start many actors got in the business.
‘The White Lotus’ recap: Trouble brews on a low simmer, until another gun shows up
Hello again, fellow “White Lotus” guests. How’s your stay so far? Last week’s Season 3 premiere had so much setup, we didn’t even get to all the characters. Let’s start off with the trio of traveling girlfriends who open this second episode: there’s Jaclyn, a famous TV actress living in Los Angeles (Michelle Monaghan), upscale Austin socialite Kate (Leslie Bibb), and Laurie (Carrie Coon), a New York City corporate exec who shares just a tad less enthusiasm for everything as compared to her beaming travel companions. Typical of loving childhood friends who also love to dish, Kate and Jaclyn start out talking about how “great“ Laurie looks, only to unpack her divorce and work troubles with Kate ultimately mentioning how “defeated” their friend looks. “I thought you said she looked great,” Jaclyn points out with a mischievous smile. Caught out, Kate replies, “Well, she does, but she also looks tired…” (Don’t pretend you haven’t said similar about a friend.)
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón to attend Oscars ceremony amid social media controversy
“Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón is planning to attend the Academy Awards on Sunday, in spite of the backlash she has faced after offensive comments she posted on social media resurfaced and effectively derailed her history-making Oscar campaign. A source told CNN that Netflix is paying for Gascón’s travel and expenses, since she has decided to attend the Oscars, which she was invited to in light of her nomination in the best actress category. (Covering expenses at award shows for all nominees is customary for any film studio.) Netflix did not respond to CNN’s request for comment. It is unclear whether Gascón will walk the red carpet or give interviews, the source said. It is also not yet determined, the source added, where she will be seated inside the ceremony.
What to stream: The Oscars with Conan O’Brien, Kate Hudson in ‘Running Point’ and ‘Nickel Boys’
The Oscars telecast hosted by Conan O’Brien and Kate Hudson playing a pro basketball team president in a new Netflix series called “Running Point” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: RaMell Ross’ sensational “Nickel Boys,” the indie stunner “Ghostlight” and a recently unearthed, never-before-released concert album by Ella Fitzgerald.
Come ‘Beyond the Gates’ for the first Black-led soap opera — the first new network soap in decades
The first thing viewers of “Beyond the Gates” see is a black Mercedes gliding past manicured lawns and stately estates. The sedan pulls up at an elegant country club and the valets come out. The Emotions’ funky tune “Best of My Love” is playing. That car and the glamorous woman behind the wheel are driving into TV history on Monday as CBS begins airing the first Black-led daytime soap opera — and the first new network soap since “Passions” premiered in 1999. “I think that not only will it change daytime, but it’ll also change the landscape of TV,” said Sheila Ducksworth, president of CBS Studios/NAACP Venture and an executive producer. “I think it really will be something that will have far-reaching effects, and I look forward to it.”
What to stream: The Oscars with Conan O’Brien, Kate Hudson in ‘Running Point’ and ‘Nickel Boys’
The Oscars telecast hosted by Conan O’Brien and Kate Hudson playing a pro basketball team president in a new Netflix series called “Running Point” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: RaMell Ross’ sensational “Nickel Boys,” the indie stunner “Ghostlight” and a recently unearthed, never-before-released concert album by Ella Fitzgerald.