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Clive Davis All Star Guest List for Pre-Grammy Dinner Is a Who’s Who of Music Biz and Hollywood from Tom Hanks to Beyonce to Troye Sivan!

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Music mogul Clive Davis, you know, has a better social life than any of us!

No one can command a guest list to his pre Grammy dinner like Clive. Every A-lister in Hollywood is coming. I can surmise that some others, like Joni Mitchell, will be front and center.

I have a partial list of names here. And this does not include the performers who will take the stage at the Beverly Hilton on February 3rd.

The pre-Grammy dinner also salutes Jon Platt, chairman and CEO of Sony Publishing. And he’ll bring some guests, too!

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Berry Gordy, Jon Bon Jovi, Luke Combs, Ice Spice, Smokey Robinson, Quavo, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Gladys Knight, Noah Kahan, Troye Sivan, Maluma, Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong, Rob Light, Charlie Puth, Coco Jones, Wyclef Jean, Jody Gerson, Ken Ehrlich, Valerie Simpson, Miguel, Ava DuVernay, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Rob Stringer, uber agent Richard Weitz, Oscar winning songwriter Diane Warren, Max Lousada, Michelle Anthony, Republic Records chiefs Monte and Avery Lipman, Mr. Brainwash, Brian Grazer, Max Martin, Avril Lavigne, Lana Del Rey, Ron Perry, Shania Twain, Larry Jackson, Michele Lee, Warner Music’s Tom Corson, Michelle Jubelirer, Demi Lovato, Wiz Khalifa, Peter Asher, Joan Collins, Peter Edge, DJ Cassidy, Don Lemon, Sylvia Rhone, Amazon’s Steve Boon, Victoria Monet, Josh Groban, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, Aaron Bay-Schuck, Busta Rhymes, Craig Kallman, Ari Melber, Allen Grubman, John Branca, Aaron Rosenberg, Van Jones, Hannah Karp, David Massey, Haim Saban, Concert guru Peter Shapiro, and, of course,  Earth Wind & Fire.

(Bold face just for effect. Everyone is a star!)

Razzie Nominations Are Out! JLo, Russell Crowe, Jason Statham, Megan Fox, and Even Dame Helen Mirren Get Nods

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The Razzie nominations are out!

Who could imagine Dame Helen Mirren being in the same category as Megan Fox and Jennifer Lopez?

Or Michael Douglas getting Worst Supporting Actor?

The creators of the Golden Raspberries Awards really didn’t like the last Ant Man movie, that’s for sure!

Congrats to everyone. They didn’t ask me, but I would have included a few other titles and names. Too late now I guess!

44th GOLDEN RASPBERRY (RAZZIE®) AWARD NOMINATIONS
WORST PICTURE
The Exorcist: Believer
Expend4bles
Meg 2: The Trench
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (Wait, shouldn’t that be spelled “Hunny”?)
WORST ACTOR
Russell Crowe / The Pope’s Exorcist
Vin Diesel / Fast X
Chris Evans / Ghosted
Jason Statham / Meg 2: The Trench
Jon Voight / Mercy
WORST ACTRESS
Ana de Armas / Ghosted
Megan Fox / Johnny & Clyde
Salma Hayek / Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Jennifer Lopez / The Mother
Dame Helen Mirren / Shazam! Fury of the Gods
WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Kim Cattrall / About My Father
Megan Fox / Expend4bles
Bai Ling / Johnny & Clyde
Lucy Liu / Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Mary Stuart Masterson / Five Nights at Freddy’s
WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Michael Douglas / Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania
Mel Gibson / Confidential Informant
Bill Murray / Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania
Franco Nero (as “The Pope”) The Pope’s Exorcist
Sylvester Stallone / Expend4ables
WORST SCREEN COUPLE
Any 2 “Merciless Mercenaries” / Expend4bles
Any 2 Money-Grubbing Investors Who Donated to the $400 Million
for Remake Rights to The Exorcist
Ana de Armas & Chris Evans (who flunked Screen Chemistry) Ghosted
Salma Hayek & Channing Tatum / Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Pooh & Piglet as Blood-Thirsty Slasher/Killers (!) in
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
WORST PREQUEL, REMAKE, RIP-OFF or SEQUEL
Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania
The Exorcist: Believer
Expend4bles
Indiana Jones and The Dial of…Still Beating a Dead Horse
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
WORST DIRECTOR
Rhys Frake-Waterfield / Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey
David Gordon Green / The Exorcist: Believer
Peyton Reed / Ant Man & the Wasp: Quantumania
Scott Waugh / Expend4bles
Ben Wheatley / Meg 2: The Trench
WORST SCREENPLAY
The Exorcist: Believer
Expend4bles
Indiana Jones and the Dial of…Can I go home now?
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey
NOMINATIONS per PICTURE
Expend4bles = 7
Exorcist: Believer = 5
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey = 5
Shazam! Fury of the Gods = 4
Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania = 4
Meg 2: The Trench = 3
© 2024, Golden Raspberry (RAZZIE®) Awards, LLC

Richard Simmons May Have Come Around to Pauly Shore’s Film About Him: Watch Short Video They Showed in Sundance Here

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Comedic actor Pauly Shore really wants to play Richard Simmons in a biopic. He brought a short film to Sundance called “The Court Jester” to find backers for the film.

Simmons, now a recluse, issued a statement saying he gave no permission. (He doesn’t have to.) But now Shore says Simmon’s okay with it, probably because he was offered money and rights. The short is executive produced by Max Ostroff, nephew of Hollywood exec Dawn Ostroff.

Anyway, here’s the short. At first Shore looks like Ronald McDonald. But then it settles down.

Lady Gaga’s Family’s Restaurant to Present Free, Weekly Drag Show Beginning Valentine’s Day

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Lady Gaga’s parents, as you may know, own an Italian restaurant called Joanne’s on the Upper West Side. (It was previously known as Nick and Eddie’s.)

Joanne’s is adding a new feature beginning Valentine’s Day: a free, weekly drag show. Because, why not?

Chances are pretty good Gaga will drop in from time to time. Maybe they’ll have a children’s hour!

Here’s the release:

Joe Germanotta, owner of Joanne Trattoria (70 West 68th), announced that Drag Me To Joanne’s, a free speakeasy drag show, will begin weekly performances commencing on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, February 14). Hosted by the sensational Juniper Genesis, the show will rotate New York’s best drag artists from week to week (and yes, there will be ample Lady Gaga action).

The only charge is that of your meal – no cover charge for the performance ever.

Joanne Trattoria is the popular, cozy family-owned (by Lady Gaga’s parents, Joe and Cynthia Germanotta) restaurant, located in the Upper West Side.

Drag Me To Joanne’s has been a staple here at Joanne Trattoria over the last few months and we’re beyond thrilled to not only make it a weekly show, but a free show,” said Mr. Germanotta. “Where else in this city can you enjoy a terrific free drag show and authentic Italian food?”

Opening night on Wednesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, will feature performances by special guests MARIYEA and Angel Au. Vidana and Lana Ja’Rae will be the special guests on Wednesday, February 21 while Paloma and Blair Bitch are set to perform on Wednesday. February 28. Doors open every Wednesday at 6pm with performances set to start at 7pm until 9pm. Joanne Trattoria’s full Italian menu will be available during performances.

A one-of-a-kind experience, Drag Me To Joanne’s is the only free weekly speakeasy drag show on the Upper West Side. For reservations, text ‘DRAG’ to 212 721 0068, or click on the OpenTable link here.  

Drag Me To Joanne’s is produced exclusively by Jessee O of G L I T A NYC and co-produced by Jupiter Genesis.

UPDATE Billy Joel Has First New Music After Waiting The Longest Time — 31 Years — Single Coming February 1st

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The last time Billy Joel released new music was in 1993. That was “River of Dreams.”

But the river ran dry after that. The only new tidbit was a croonery ballad called “All My Life” in 2007. The song was part of a collection and not promoted. It was pretty nice, too (see below).

Now Billy’s Facebook page features a post that shows the words “Did I Wait Too Long?” as if written on a blackboard.

The song is called “Turn the Lights Back On” and it’s coming February 1st. It’s the first time Billy has ever collaborated with other songwriters. They are Freddy Wexler, Arthur Bacon, and Wayne Hector. (Wexler and Hector are known around town. Arthur Bacon? Hmmmm…)

Did he wait too long? Nope. A new Billy Joel album or even single would be most welcome. It would also line up with his final, 150th show at Madison Square Garden this July.

This may be a new Billy chapter. He’s been roaming from the Garden and playing dates with Stevie Nicks around the country. He’s starting to do a few with Sting, too. Right now Billy’s in Japan!

The great musicians never stop. The Rolling Stones released their best album in 40 years recently. The Pretenders had a tremendous new set this past fall. Elton John is working on a new album with Brandi Carlile. The hit just keep on coming! Even Justin Timberlake — considerably junior — has a new album on the calendar.

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Exclusive: Bon Jovi Reunion Coming As Richie Sambora Will Be Special Guest at Grammy Charity Dinner Next Week

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I’m hearing chatter that a possible Bon Jovi reunion may be possible very shortly.

A little update: I’ve confirmed that Sambora will be present at Musicares to honor his bandmate.

Jon Bon Jovi is being honored by the Grammys charity Musicares next Friday in Los Angeles. Bon Jovi is getting the Person of the Year award for all of his charitable works.

As soon as tomorrow a list should come out of potential performers for the dinner show at the LA Convention Center. What usually happens is that a bunch of stars play the honoree’s songs. Sometimes the honoree himself or herself takes the stage, too.

It’s unlikely that the whole Bon Jovi group isn’t coming– Tico Torres and David Bryan are from the original lineup. Richie Sambora left the group in 2013, but he is constantly missed. Since he lives in Los Angeles, the theory is he’ll show up and strap on a guitar.

Sambora did join the group in 2018 for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. In recent months he’s indicated a possibility of returning in some way. After all, he’s 64, JBJ is 61, and no one is getting any younger.

We may do know a little more tomorrow. In the meantime, I’m told that the dinner was an easy sell out. “Jon has been working the phones, getting friends to buy tables,” a source says. Musicares could use the help. The official organization that supports musicians in need — health problems, life changes, etc — I’m told the pandemic hit them hard with slowing donations.

We’ll keep an ear to the ground on this one, and all aspects of Musicares. We are all living on a prayer!

First Sundance Film, Starring Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg, Sells for $10 Million to Searchlight

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The first Sundance 2024 movie has reportedly sold for big bucks.

“A Real Pain,” directed by Jesse Eisenberg and starring him and Kieran Culkin, has gone to Disney’s Searchlight.

Variety reports that the sale was $10 million, which is not a record by any means but much more prudent in this tricky time.

My sources say a number of companies participated in an auction. You can only imagine how badly A24 and others wanted it.

The reviews have been raves for this warm hearted comedy. Eisenberg has a loyal fan following. and Culkin is hot from winning the Critics Choice and Emmy Awards for “Succession.”

Searchlight will probably hold this for the fall, and some awards consideration. So they’ve already got one in the bag for next year, and “Poor Things” for this one. Not bad!

New “Mean Girls” Musical Film Number 1 with $50 Mil, Running Slightly Ahead of 2004 Original Comedy

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The new “Mean Girls” is a hit.

Tina Fey’s musical version of her 2004 movie hits $50 million today after 10 days in theaters.

The original comedy came out in 2004. On its 10th day, the first film was at $42 million. So the new one is ahead by 17%.

On the other hand, that $42 million would be worth $68 million today. So let’s say the new movie is slightly ahead. At least, there’s a lot of enthusiasm for it.

The new movie also based on Fey’s Broadway musical, which was a solid hit for almost two years, from 2018-2020.

That’s a lot better than a new release called “I.S.S.” from Bleecker Street. I had no idea until last night this title existed. It made just $3 million over the weekend. Even if it only cost $13 million, the future is very cloudy for whatever this movie is. Bleecker Street has had a lot of trouble recently. This is the third movie in a row they’ve released into the abyss including Meg Ryan’s comedy, “What Happens Later.”

But cheers to Tina Fey, who does seem to be on the fast track to be Lorne Michaels’ successor as producer of “Saturday Night Live.” That would be so meta, since she produced and wrote “30 Rock,” which was a parody of “SNL.” If she does get the job, she should put Amy Poehler on every week, and Kate McKinnon on once a month.

PS The star of “Mean Girls” — Renee Rapp — was featured on “SNL” last night as musical guest.

Thanks for Nothing: Drew Barrymore Show Features Barry Manilow Musical 10 Days Before Closing, at Broadway Theater Named for Her Family

Barry Manilow’s musical, “Harmony,” opened on November 13th at the Barrymore Theater on Broadway. Previews began October 18th.

Now the show is closing on February 4th. So on Tuesday, talk show host Drew Barrymore will finally air a piece promoting the show. It features Drew looking around the theater named for her great grand uncle and aunt, John and Ethel Barrymore.

Couldn’t this have happened back in November, when the show needed help? Now it’s pretty much “thanks for nothing.” At this point, why even bother?

Speaking of Drew’s family, her mother Jaid’s old friends are wondering what’s happened to her. In the four seasons of the Drew Barrymore Show, Jaid has vanished from the scene. Jaid and Drew famously feuded for years after Drew self emancipated at age 14.

Reality Bites: HBO’s “True Detective” Premiered Last Week Down 60% from Last Version Despite Good Reviews

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Last Sunday’s premiere of “True Detective: Night Country” was a ratings disappointment.

Linear numbers for the show, starring Jodie Foster, were down 83% from the previous iteration of the series in 2019. The total was 565,000. HBO said “Night Country” scored 2 million views when you include HBO Max and delayed viewing.

But the hardcore number on HBO, Sunday at 9pm, was down 77% in the total demo number as well.

This series has excellent reviews on Rotten Tomatoes — 93%. Foster plays a small town sheriff in Alaska hunting the disappearance of eight scientists. It’s interesting, but it’s not sexy, which may be why viewers aren’t pouring in.

The numbers are similar, however, to the just concluded and much ballyhooed season of another omnibus series, “Fargo,” which starred Jon Hamm, Juno Temple, and Joe Keery from “Stranger Things.” That was on FX and is running on Hulu and also got solid reviews. But maybe the audience for small town sheriffs uncovering mysteries has exhausted itself for the moment.

“True Detective: North Country” returns tomorrow, Sunday, at 9pm.