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If you were raised in a Baptist church, you’ve heard contemporary worship music. The likes of Hillsong, Elevation Worship, and many more owe a lot of their sound to U2’s The Edge, who turns 62 today. While his melodies aren’t sophisticated as some of George Harrison’s finest and he doesn’t shred like Jimmy Page, The […]

Unsurprisingly, A24 has greenlit a sequel to Talk to Me from directors Michael and Danny Philippou (RackaRacka). Variety is reporting that the Talk to Me sequel is in the works. The Philippou brothers will return after making their feature-length directorial debut with the first film. Bill Hinzman co-wrote the first film’s script with Danny Philippou, […]

The 2023 music reign of Taylor Swift continues to soar as she lands a whopping eight MTV VMA nominations. The multi-talented artist has secured her position as the most nominated star of the year across several prestigious categories, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for her hit […]

Thanks to a new book listing on Amazon, we have an idea of what Inside Out — the long-awaited Pixar sequel — could have in store. An Amazon listing with an Inside Out 2 middle school novelization (out May 7, 2024) has hit the website. The listing includes a synopsis that reads: “Get ready for […]

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ long-awaited theatrical release in Middle East is finally happening. The billion-dollar blockbuster had faced possible bans in certain regions, particularly Saudi Arabia, due to censorship concerns. This marked a significant triumph for people in the Middle East who did not experience the ‘Barbie fever’ on time. Initially slated for a Middle East […]

While a Barbie sequel is far from a done deal, Greta Gerwig does seem eager to return to Barbie Land. Speaking with People earlier this month, Gerwig said that she hoped that her film “is the launch of a world and a bunch of different Barbie movies.” That’s not to say that she doesn’t want […]

Comedic genius Will Ferrell has just assembled a combo of comedy and music for a massive charity night event. The Best Night of Your Life 2 show is set to rock Los Angeles on October 21. All the proceeds will go to Cancer for College, an organization helping out cancer survivors with school and medical […]

Ridley Scott directed the sci-fi classic Blade Runner while Dune helmer Denis Villeneuve took on the second film, Blade Runner 2049. Scott said he regrets choosing Alien: Covenant over the Blade Runner sequel in a recent interview. Speaking to Empire, Scott revealed his regret over not directing Blade Runner 2049. “I shouldn’t have had to […]

In an unexpected turn of events, former NBA analyst Mark Jackson recently received a jaw-dropping offer after ESPN laid him off. Adult webcam platform CamSoda has extended a remarkable $1,000,000 proposition to Jackson, inviting him to provide play-by-play commentary during their live cam broadcasts, The Source reports. In a quirky and unconventional move, CamSoda even […]

The passing of Sinéad O’Connor on July 26th in a south London flat sent shockwaves globally— triggering both grief and admiration for her music and activism. O’Connor had created music that left an indelible mark and courageously shed light on sensitive topics like clerical sexual abuse, along with health issues such as menopause and hysterectomies. […]

Since being released on July 21, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has dominated IMAX auditoriums (much to the dismay of Tom Cruise). That domination will continue amid the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Variety is reporting that Oppenheimer’s 70mm IMAX run has been extended. This is due to the popular demand by moviegoers to see the film in […]

While the DCU’s upcoming Blue Beetle was initially tracking for a disastrous debut, new figures have come in and has given a massive boost to the film. Deadline is reporting that Blue Beetle’s latest tracking figure is at $30 million domestic. This over double of the initial low-end projection ($12 million) and a little less […]

For one reason or another, I cannot believe that Gran Turismo is the first film based on the video game. Perhaps I’m getting it confused with the likes of Need for Speed, but perhaps after seeing this film, it makes sense. Gran Turismo isn’t bad so much as it’s filled with ideas but never takes […]

Throughout Season 2 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, ClutchPoints’ Lakers beat reporter Michael Corvo will recap the true-to-life details of each episode. Season 1 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” garnered acclaim while stoking controversy — especially from those associated with the Los Angeles Lakers — for its […]

Blue Beetle star Xolo Maridueña revealed that he has met with James Gunn and Peter Safran regarding his DCU future. The latest DCU film is not tracking particularly well (BoxOfficePro only had it between $12-17 million), nor have recent films in the franchise performed well. Shazam! 2 only made $133 million worldwide and The Flash […]

Barbie just crossed $1 billion at the box office, and the Sharknado franchise seems to hope its upcoming re-release can do the same. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of the Sharknado re-release (coming just in time for its 10th anniversary). Sharknado will hit theaters once again on August 15 and 16. Not only is […]

Gal Gadot has been a passionate fan of action movies for as long as she remembers. But the Israeli actress also questioned the lack of female-led films in the genre—expressing her desire for more representation of strong female characters in action films, citing popular franchises like James Bond, Mission: Impossible, and Bourne Identity. It wasn’t […]

The Duffer brothers recently teased the fifth season of Stranger Things will place Will (Noah Schnapp) “center stage.” In an interview with Variety, the Duffers spoke about their upcoming season of Stranger Things. “Will really takes center stage again in [Season 5],” Ross Duffer revealed. “This emotional arc for him is what we feel is […]

The much-anticipated Secret Invasion was not without its share of fan disappointment. Episode 4 revealed that War Machine, portrayed by Don Cheadle, was actually a Skrull—a plot twist that left many fans and viewers dissatisfied. This revelation had been a fan theory since Episode 1, and it undoubtedly stirred discussions as it reshaped the MCU’s […]

In recent social media posts, McDonalds has begun teasing an epic MCU collaboration ahead of Loki Season 2’s release. https://twitter.com/McDonalds/status/1688567373811331073?s=20 A series of posts began hitting Twitter this morning from the official McDonalds account. It began with a video captioned “no spoilers” that showed vignettes of various TV and film clips that bring up McDonalds […]

Last Sunday, Beyoncé was all set to perform at FedEx Field in Maryland for her D.C. concert when lightning storms and heavy rainfall struck the area, causing concert-goers to seek shelter. But Beyhive fans were undeterred, braving the severe weather to witness the superstar’s electrifying performance live. In a touching display of gratitude for her […]

Who knew that iconic NFL running back Marshawn Lynch is also one heck of a quarterback? Thanks to a new Stars on Mars clip that ClutchPoints is proud to present, we now do. While hanging out with fellow athlete Paul Pierce, who questioned Lynch’s ability to throw a football, the former Seahawk revealed that he […]

The reported budget of the MCU’s upcoming Loki Season 2 has been revealed — and it’s higher than some major film budgets. Loki Season 2 reportedly cost a whopping $141 million to produce, Disney revealed (via Forbes). This reported budget, according to Forbes, is higher than that of Doctor Strange, Thor: The Dark World, and […]

Barbie has been the hit of the summer, and it rolled past $1 billion mark this past weekend. In doing so, it broke a Warner Bros. record set by a Harry Potter. In just 17 days, Barbie grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. Barbie is the eighth film to do so in […]

With Barbie crossing $1 billion this weekend at the box office, many expected Greta Gerwig’s film to get a sequel. However, due to stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (Gerwig as well) not having deals, it may not happen. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Robbie, Gosling, and Gerwig are all without deals as it stands. […]

While many movie fans expect deleted scenes with any home media release, don’t expect Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer to have any. At least according to Cillian Murphy. Speaking to Collider, Murphy was asked about any Oppenheimer deleted scenes. “There’s no deleted scenes in Chris Nolan movies,” he said. “That’s why there are no DVD extras on […]

Manchester City‘s Erling Haaland‘s extravagant car collection has been unveiled, showcasing the 22-year-old’s love for luxurious vehicles, reported by goal.com. With a staggering weekly earning of approximately £900,000/$1.15 million, making him one of Europe’s highest-paid players, Haaland has invested in an array of high-end automobiles that reflect his opulent lifestyle. The crown jewel of Haaland’s […]

Unlike some animated films, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s crew consisting of Jeff Rowe and Seth Rogen didn’t overwork their animation team. And the two went to extreme lengths to ensure that. Speaking to Insider, Rowe, the Mutant Mayhem’s director, said, “That was the thing that was really important to us on this film, […]

Social media sensational Jake Paul has lived a much of his life in the public eye, and that certainly hasn’t changed as he’s transitioned to becoming a mainstream sports celebrity as a boxer. He has continued to build his burgeoning brand off of controversy, outlandish stunts and his loud personality. But there’s still plenty you […]

Undisputed is one of the most popular sports talk shows in the world currently, but big changes have been coming in for the show recently. Shannon Sharpe, who had co-hosted the show with Skip Bayless since 2016, left the show in June, meaning Bayless was looking for a new person to debate with. For a […]

Pop icon Taylor Swift is in the middle of her much-renowned Eras Tour, taking her around the United States over the past few months. Her latest stop was in Los Angeles, and as a result, many famous personalities came to watch the 12-time Grammy Award winner perform live. A few of the personalities came to […]

Beloved star of Modern Family, Eric Stonestreet — who memorably played Cameron Tucker for eleven seasons on the hit ABC sitcom — took a few minutes to speak with ClutchPoints on the Universal picket lines Friday morning. Stonestreet was picketing with his friend, fellow comedic actor (and writer) Jerry Lambert to add some heart and […]

Taylor Swift is currently touring across the country for her Eras Tour and is making her most recent stop in Los Angeles. During her last concert in LA, she shared an amazing moment with Los Lakers Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Bianka, via Brian Floyd. kobe’s daughter bianca got the taylor swift 22 hat tonight […]

It was a mini-reunion on the Universal Studios picket line today for two fan-favorite stars of the hit Ryan Murphy Fox show Glee, Josh Sussman and Patrick Gallagher. Sussman, who played school gossip reporter Jacob Ben Israel on the show, and Patrick Gallagher, who played Coach Ken Tanaka, spotted each other in the throngs of […]

On an important and hopeful day for writers and actors on the picket lines, the turnout amongst WGA writers and SAG-AFTRA actors couldn’t have been higher in the first joint strike picket at Universal Studios Hollywood. WGA members have been picketing at the Universal lot since the start of their strike 95 days ago, but […]

“I’ll challenge you to a deathmatch,” Danny Philippou said to his brother, Michael. The two brothers behind A24’s new horror film, Talk to Me, are very clearly siblings. Their playful banter shows how two siblings are able to work with each other. That said, it’s not as if they don’t get annoyed at each other. […]

While Andy Muschietti’s The Flash didn’t serve as the reboot of the DCU many thought it would, Zack Snyder’s original vision would have. Storyboard artist Jay Oliva was originally involved with The Flash film for the DCU (then DCEU). “I worked with Seth Grahame-Smith, the first director who was attached to The Flash,” Oliva told […]

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz is almost here. The prefight drama, spectacle and weigh-in are nearly done, with only Saturday night’s fight remaining. But how did Jake Paul get here, and how does his fighting record stack up to Nate Diaz’s? 185 on the money. See you tomorrow. #pauldiaz pic.twitter.com/MjQ4Exwz6E — Jake Paul (@jakepaul) August […]

Fabian Marta, one of thousands of investors of the faith-based anti-child-trafficking film Sound of Freedom, has been arrested and charged with child kidnapping. Newsweek reported the news of the Sound of Freedom donor’s arrest. Marta, 51, was charged on July 21 and arrested on July 23 in Chesterfield, Mo. The court set bail at $15,000 […]