Sweet Magnoliasboss on that cliffhanger, the Magnolias' bond, what could be next

“I want people to feel like they’re the fourth friend at Margarita Night.” Warning: This article contains plot details from season 1 of Netflix’sSweet Magnolias. Prom night took a disastrous turn on theSweet Magnoliasseason finale. Sweet Magnolias season 1.Credit: Eliza Morse/Netflix Annie (Anneliese Judge)? That mystery remains unsolved. The Magnolias were all preoccupied with other matters before they got the call about that season-ending accident. Eliza Morse/Netflix ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: That was quite the scene to end a season on!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Timothy Anderson

Sweet Valley Highcreator Francine Pascal tells all

“It was something neither of us cared about,” she says. “We needed the money.” FRANCINE PASCAL:I was lying in bed, and it just hit me. Pascal in her Manhattan home, filled with SVH memorabilia, in 1988. I jumped up and I said to my husband, “This is it!” I knew how to do it. “They were not interested,” she recalls. Pascal in her Manhattan home, filled with SVH memorabilia, in 1988....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 860 words · Tiffany Compton

Switched on Popbook excerpt: Why Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' is pop music perfection

How perfect are those lines? Its the rhythm, melody, and harmony of the line that make the lyric so effective. The preceding verse finds Jepsen in a more contemplative mood, narrating her interior emotions. But in the chorus, Jepsenand her listeners suddenly plunge into real time. Jepsen delivers her first lyric, Hey, I just met you. Inconclusive, at best. How will the object of her affection respond? Jepsen continues, And this is crazy....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Rachel Gutierrez

SXSW, Ultra Music Festival will not offer refunds after coronavirus-prompted cancellations

The email evidently makes no mention of refunds. (One Reddit user claimedhe obtained a refund by visiting Ultra’s Miami office in person.) Representatives for Ultra did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 15: Atmosphere during the 2019 SXSW Conference and Festival at Auditorium Shores on March 15, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images).Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Mass refunds may simply not be financially feasible....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Tammy Martinez

SXSW: 'Bridesmaids' star Matt Lucas talks baring (almost) all in 'Small Apartments'

When asked about it later, he winces, then smiles. I dont think vanity is going to help me, Lucas tells EW. I dont have Ashton Kutchers looks to lose. Credit: SXSW So, you know, what the hell? Its that kind of thing. Lucas go-for-broke attitude also translates to an open-minded philosophy about his career. I already look like Uncle Fester on a good day, so it doesnt really matter to me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Aaron Byrd

SXSW: Emmylou, Elvis Perkins, and more

(Yes, Im gonna keep saying howdy. Im from Texas and can do whatever I want.) I am happy for two reasons: First, it is air-conditioned. (The sun has come out with a vengeance, making all the hoodied hipsters quite sweaty.) Again, Im not being tasteless. I met the Dirty boys at SXSW last year, and wait. Also, somewhere outside Denton, Texas, the wheels on DoPs van started literally falling off....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Tammy Galloway

SXSW: Power Pop Past or Present?

I always find some inner conflict at South By Southwest. As for the audience, it was a nice warm-up, but no match for the next band. Anyone in the audiencewhod never heard You Am I before, was certainly never going to forgetit. Next up: Sloan. Canadas answer to the Beatles and one of myall-time faves. And withthe addition of a fifth touring player on harmonies and keys, the bandnever sounded better....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 146 words · Kendra James

Syfy to runBattlestar GalacticaandXenafull-series marathons

Tricia Helfer and Lucy Lawless will host the presentations. What’s next for your self-isolation viewing? How about every episode ofBattlestar GalacticaandXena: Warrior Princess? Credit: Art Streiber/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Xenais up first, with Syfy airing the show for the first time. All six seasons (134 episodes) will air every Thursday morning and afternoon starting April 16. Both shows are also available to stream on Syfy.com and NBCU’s OneApp.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Brian Frye

Syfy: 'Being Human' renewed for season 4, more programming news

Get ready for more adventures of your favorite ghost/vampire/werewolf trio. Syfy has renewedBeing Humanfor a fourth season. Syfy had several announcements about upcoming programming today surrounding the cable networks New York upfront presentation. Credit: Yanick MacDonald/Syfy Check out more Syfy news below. The show premieres Tuesday, July 16. [Deadline] Eight unscripted series that are in development were unveiled viapress releaseon Wednesday. Creations ranging from puppets animatronic monsters will be judged by Brian Henson himself....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Elizabeth Case

Sylvan Esso look inward

On their third album, Free Love, Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn embrace the complexity of being human. “It was this sort of instantaneous respect, and it felt reciprocal.” But the partnership didn’t last long. Credit: Matthew Priestley After Coachella, Meath returned to Durham, N.C., where she’d moved after decamping from Brooklyn. “She’s like, ‘Yeah, I think I’m in love. And we’re going to make a wicked record,'” Feist says with a laugh....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Emily Hudson

SZA, Chance the Rapper, and more honor Mac Miller on 2-year anniversary of his death

Miller was just 26 when he was founddead by accidental overdose. I know y’all feel it too. Only bumping Mac Miller today," he tweeted, along with a photo of Miller. Credit: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage Chance remembered Miller for his personality and for giving him a platform earlier in his career. “love you mac! always n forever,” Kehlani tweeted. Many music journalists also remembered Miller for his kindness and generosity. Writer Andrew Barber mourned Miller, calling him “the nicest guy I’ve met in this industry....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · John Ortiz

T-Rex onThe Masked Singeris this YouTube star: Here are the clues

All evidence points to one very energetic person under the dino mask. You’ll know if you’ve even watched 30 seconds of one of her YouTube videos. The “pirouetting"hasto be a nod to dancing. Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images There was also a big U-shaped ballon in the package, which is likely a reference to YouTube. Siwa boasts more than 10 million followers on her main channel, and 3.7 million on her music channel....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Shaun Berry

T.I. celebrates box office success with 'Takers,' readies 'King Uncaged'

Today the rapper-actor, who starred in and producedTakers, is making sure everyone knows. 2, but nothing of the sort is anything near being the truth, T.I. tells the Music Mix via phone. (In the final report,Takersmade $20.5 million toThe Last Exorcisms $20.4.) is relishingTakers success even more since it wasnt a sure thing. Im ambitious by nature, he says. Yet he knew thatThe Last Exorcismwas set in a better position to be No....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Jesse Wagner