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Dolly Parton has written songs for various movies and TV shows Robyn Beck/Getty Images According to the Dallas Observer, Parton has been writing songs for over 60 years. “I started playing guitar when I was seven years old,” Parton revealed. “So I wrote some serious songs after that,” adding, “I still write the same way and for the same reasons.” Speaking of her writing songwriting process, she admitted, “It’s a very private thing for me… I prefer to be alone, but I can write anywhere, and do....

Spider-Man: No Way Home continues to be the talk of the movie community well into 2022, already sitting as the sixth-highest grossing movie in history. This comes with some of the best reviews for any superhero movie ever made, giving Sony and Marvel a massive success. Featuring more than a dozen high-profile stars and incredible action all the way through, the threequel had no shortage of thrills. As the MCU’s last movie of 2021 makes its run in theaters, its cast and crew are starting to share various behind-the-scenes details about how everything came together on screen....

After two successful seasons on Disney+, The Mandalorian is poised to expand its world even further in the show’s already-announced third season. However, when Mando returns to the galaxy far, far away, the famed bounty hunter will be without one key ally in the form of Cara Dune. The controversy surrounding Gina Carano has apparently reached its tipping point since it was confirmed by Lucasfilm that the actress will not appear...

BeBe Rexha Getty Images All eyes were on Bebe Rexha at the 2019 Grammy Awards, and for good reason. The month before the music industry’s biggest night, the “I’m A Mess” songstress took to social media to call out sizeism in the fashion industry — revealing in an Instagram video that some designers had refused to dress her for the event due to her being a size 8. “If you don’t like my fashion style or my music that’s one thing....

Lucasfilm kicked off its venture into long-form storytelling on Disney+ just over two years ago with The Mandalorian. Under the leadership of Marvel Studios icon Jon Favreau, Din Djarin’s intergalactic adventure became an instant success as the streamer’s flagship series at launch, racking up impressive viewership numbers while earning critical success and awards recognition as well.Favreau turned himself into an entertainment industry icon when he teamed up with Lucasfilm on The Mandalorian, finding himself with the chance to expand Star Wars’ lore beyond the big screen....

The Duggars’ faith plays a role in their hairstyles With the family’s devotion to their faith, it should come as no surprise that religion would have a say in how Michelle Duggar should style her hair. In a blog post celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary, Michelle provides a list of a husband’s and wife’s seven basic needs which, among other things, identifies a man’s need for a wife who respects his leadership and a life partner who works to achieve inward and outward beauty....

Sandra Bullock’s son convinced her to adopt Laila Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images Sandra Bullock welcomed her first child, Louis, into her home as an infant in 2010. Of the wait between her decision to adopt and finally bringing Louis home, she said, “The beautiful thing that I was constantly told was, ‘The perfect child will find you. You will find your child.’ But you don’t believe that when it’s not happening. When you’re going, ‘Where is my family?...

This article contains spoilers for the untitled Spider-Man 3.Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are currently deep into filming for the untitled Spider-Man 3, which will release theatrically within the MCU on December 17, 2021. This third installment for the web-slinger is undoubtedly going to be the biggest live-action Spidey movie ever produced thanks to rumors and reports confirming appearances from nearly a dozen past Spider-Man stars via the MCU’s multiverse.Concurrently coming with this large-scale action will be a true continuation of the plot laid out in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and, more recently, 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home....

Although Spider-Man: No Way Home marked a new high for the character, bringing back actors from franchises past and raking in billions of dollars, the hero’s cinematic future is uncertain at this point. After three films in the MCU, actor Tom Holland has yet to sign a contract to return as the character, even commenting outright about the unclear future for his Spider-Man. Much like Holland’s future as the super-powered wall-crawler, the prospects of other actors returning to the role are also up in the air....

Zendaya recently questioned her future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Spider-Man: No Way Home as she doesn’t know whether “we’re gonna do another one.” Regardless, the actress is excited about the upcoming press for the threequel, stating that she and her fellow cast members are “gonna have a good press tour.” Another possibility for Zendaya is that the spell cast in No Way Home could end up working after all with MJ forgetting her time with Peter Parker since they only began dating when she knew he was Spider-Man....

What The Busbys Think Of The Duggars Instagram By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Sept. 16, 2019 5:01 pm EST When it comes to large families on reality television, two of the biggest are the Busbys of OutDaughtered and the Duggars of Counting On. Both of the families are known for having a lot of kids, and their huge families have catapulted them to fame. The Duggars have been on the air for quite a bit longer than the Busbys, although the Busbys are quickly catching up to them in fame....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released this past December to a worldwide box office total surpassing $1 billion, but with divided response from fans and critics alike. Fans of the Skywalker Saga finale will soon have a chance to bring the film home, with a digital release set for March 17, and a Blu-ray/4K release set for March 31. NEWS In honor of the upcoming digital and Blu-ray/4K releases this month,...

The list of Oscar nominees was just released, and the biggest movie of last year just barely made the cut. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home earned itself a single category: Best Visual Effects. This is obviously not the recognition fans wanted to see the project get—everyone had sights set on Best Picture. Even Sony and Marvel Studios were trying their best to get seen in the eyes of the Academy....

Many would agree that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is one of the hotly anticipated MCU projects in the ambitious Phase 4 slate of the franchise, and it’s only a matter of time before fans will get to see what the show will be all about. Created by Malcolm Spellman ( Empire ), the series will look to explore the legacy of the Captain America mantle while Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes try to navigate a post-Blip world...

Last week, a bit of Star Wars casting news made its way around the internet. It surely answered the prayers of many fans of a Galaxy Far, Far Away, and specifically fans of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. As the team here at The Direct covered , it was reported that actress Rosario Dawson had been cast to portray the live-action version of Ahsoka Tano in the upcoming Season 2 of...

Captain Lee was visibly distraught in the video Instagram In the 10-minute long video posted on Cameo, Captain Lee not only greeted Wright but also talked about losing his son earlier this year. “I’ve never been in this situation before,” said the Below Deck star. “I feel so badly for you. I can’t tell you how terribly sorry I am that you had this extremely bad turn of luck. My son passed away this year....

Marvel Studios may be taking a break for a few weeks in terms of in-universe content, but there is no slowing down for multiple production teams as Phase 4 continues to expand. Almost all the MCU entries for 2021 are either completely finished or nearing completion, while multiple entries releasing in 2022 still have plenty of work left to do. Currently, the news stream for the MCU is filled with a wide variety of excitement from all across the franchise....

Thanks to the recent success of The Batman in theaters worldwide, the Dark Knight is on everyone’s mind. Matt Reeves’ new adaptation of the famous hero brings Robert Pattinson in as Bruce Wayne under the cape and cowl. This interpretation sees Wayne uncomfortable with his own billionaire persona, all but ignoring its existence. He’s a recluse and never goes outside unless he feels he truly has to. If he could keep the Batsuit on forever, he would....

Warning - This article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Eternals. When a new Marvel film debuts in theaters or a new show streams on Disney+, fans aren’t only invested in the story playing out on screen but also the overarching narrative of Phase 4 of the MCU. ADVERTISEMENT Since 2008’s Iron Man, Marvel has used post-credits scenes to lay the groundwork for what’s to come and even to introduce new characters, and while both of Marvel’s Eternals post-credits scenes did just, they also left fans with more questions than answers....

Every Disney Live-Action Remake Ranked Worst To Best YouTube By Jennifer Arbues/Aug. 21, 2019 3:21 pm EST Disney live-action remakes have become a staple for the entertainment juggernaut. For years, the studio has made a habit of revisiting some of its most beloved animated stories, repackaging them into live-action blockbusters, and releasing them out into the world. According to The Washington Post, it’s done because studios believe audiences will seek out familiarity when confronted with “content overload....