Actors Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan, and Harris Dickinson were recently seen filming a recreation of The Beatles’ legendary Abbey Road album cover for director Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-part biopic. The original photo was taken on August 8, 1969, outside EMI Studios in London. Mescal portrays McCartney, Dickinson plays Lennon, Quinn takes on Harrison, and Keoghan plays Starr. Each film will follow one band member’s perspective, with interconnected narratives across all four movies. Apple Corps granted full music rights for the project. The supporting cast includes James Norton as Brian Epstein and Adam Pally as Allen Klein. All four films are scheduled for release in April 2028. Story URL
Weezer’s long-teased movie starring Keanu Reeves is complete and set for a 2027 release. Guitarist Brian Bell confirmed the news at the Los Angeles premiere of Green Day’s Nimrod film. “I’m not supposed to talk about it,” Bell said. “But yes, it’s in the can. It’s gonna be incredible. You’ll see it in 2027.” The project is a mockumentary featuring Reeves as a villain, reportedly pitting his band Dogstar against frontman Rivers Cuomo and company. Weezer and Dogstar share history, having played their first show together in LA in 1992. An earlier rumor about Jack Black appearing has since been dismissed. Weezer’s new album, The Gold Album, releases August 21. Story URL
Dolly Parton was unable to attend the opening of Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition roller coaster Friday, joining the celebration virtually instead. “I’m still in Nashville, and I’m sorry about that,” Parton, 80, told the crowd via video, appearing in fairy wings. “My doctor clipped my wings, saying ‘you ain’t traveling this week.'” Parton cited dizziness and dehydration as current symptoms. The absence follows her May announcement canceling a planned tour, previously postponed from 2025 to September 2026. She has dealt with kidney stones and issues with her immune and digestive systems. “I have great doctors, and I’m doing really well,” she reassured fans. Story URL
Derry Brownson, founding keyboardist for early-90s UK dance-rock band EMF, has died at 55. The band announced his passing on Instagram. The BBC reports he had recently been treated for a brain tumor. Brownson co-founded EMF in 1989 and contributed to their worldwide hit “Unbelievable,” which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in summer 1991. Story URL