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Glen Hansard: a tireless, warm-hearted troubadour whose music brought people together

I came to fully appreciate Glen Hansard later than some.

The Conversation

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more (June 23-29)

This week's top new movies across streaming services include "Little Brother" on Netflix, "Avatar: Fire and Ash" on Disney+, and lots more.

Tom’s Guide

Manhunt ends with arrest of suspect in deadly Delaware hospital shooting

The 23-year-old man is expected to face charges in the Wilmington Hospital shooting, the city of Wilmington said in a statement

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Wilmington Delaware hospital shooting: Gunshots fired inside medical facility which is placed under lockdown, search is on for active shooter

Wilmington Delaware hospital shooting: Multiple people shot inside as Police look for active shooter.

The Economic Times

A chart-topping heist

Power Ballad is a new film by John Carney, the Irish writer and director who has long been known for consistently making movies about music. His stories often explore the power of music and personal connection, including the indie hit Once (2007), Begin Again (2013) and Sing Street (2016).

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Nick Jonas praises Power Ballad director for innate sense of music

Nick Jonas features alongside Paul Rudd in the film, which tells the story of an American wedding singer living in Ireland, who bonds with a fading pop star in a late-night jam session.

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‘Power Ballad’ review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas’s duet is unlikely to go platinum

"Power Ballad" is enjoyable fun, but this comedy-drama musical starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas isn't a must-see in theaters.

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Power Ballad Reviews Are In. Does Paul Rudd And Nick Jonas’ Musical Dramedy Hit The Right Note With Critics?

The movie is in limited release now.

Cinemablend

Paul Rudd hits all the right notes in this bittersweet drama

What would you do if a friend stole your song and made it a hit?

The Canberra Times

Power Ballad review – Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd star in terrific comedy of bromance and betrayal

Irish writer-director John Carney brilliantly brings together Rudd’s washed up wedding-singer and Jonas’s insecure ex-boyband superstar

The Guardian - UK

Nick Jonas' Power Ballad comparisons

Nick Jonas signed up for Power Ballad because he of the similarities to his own life as a boyband star turned solo artist.

BANG Premier

SXSW ‘Power Ballad’ Review: John Carney Does It Again With His Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd Led Music Feud

Bring tissues!

The Mary Sue

“It’s my song… I wrote it”: Watch Paul Rudd and Joe Jonas going from friends to foes in the trailer for Power Ballad, the new musical movie from John Carney that centres on a songwriting dispute

Carney previously gave us Sing Street, Begin Again and Once

MusicRadar

Sing Street at Lyric Hammersmith review: has the energy and immediacy of your favourite band’s first gig

4/5 This delightful show’s catchy, uplifting music is boosted by an incredible band and charming cast

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The Guardian - UK

Sing Street review – uplifting songs and strong voices lift 80s Dublin-set musical

The stage version of John Carney’s film stays bright-eyed despite the darker turns in this tale of teenage pop, poverty and fractious families

Evening Standard

Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith: 'the level of musicianship is incredible'

4/5 This adaptation of the film set in Dublin in the 80s is an exuberant coming-of-age musical with a talented young ensemble

Reason

Trad Wives and Tallow Fries: How the Wellness Wars Flipped Health and Food Politics Upside Down

Does RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement want to loosen the government's grasp on food and medicine—or use government power to impose blueberries on everyone else?

The Independent UK

We owe Keira Knightley a big apology

IN FOCUS: Jeered at for her weight, her acting and her (inaccurate) poshness, the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star spent the first decade of her fame at the centre of a whirlwind of negative press. Katie Rosseinsky wonders, with the actor headlining the new Netflix espionage series ‘Black Doves’, whether…

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The Guardian - US

‘We may see a 70-yarder’: NFL kickers are excelling. How much better can they get?

The league is seeing successful kicks that once seemed unimaginable become routine. What’s behind the upsurge in performance?

The Independent UK

12 musicians who tried acting and flopped

Whether in vanity projects or cases of misjudged casting, plenty of pop stars have ended up with stains on otherwise glittering careers while trying to make their mark on the big screen. Roisin O’Connor tracks some of the most memorable examples

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Ridley Scott rumored to direct Bee Gees film for Paramount

Ridley Scott is in negotiations to direct a new film about the Bee Gees, produced by Scott Free, GK Films, and Paramount Pictures. The film will delve into...

The Guardian - US

‘It’s a huge advantage’: Could soccer skills help decide the Super Bowl?

Harrison Butker, who will kick for the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, has said soccer helped him in American football. He is far from alone in the NFL

The Times of India

Elon Musk meets his match in Shakespeare-quoting Delaware Judge

When Elon Musk tried to back out of buying Twitter Inc in 2022, Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen St Jude McCormick reined him in, with one ruling after another, until he finally relented and closed the $44 billion deal.

Tom’s Guide

7 Apple TV Plus movies with 85% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Highly acclaimed movies on Apple TV Plus with Rotten Tomatoes scores of 85% or higher include CODA and Causeway

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