Karen Butler

Durham, New York

Entertainment Journalist at United Press International (UPI)

Longtime entertainment journalist for United Press International and The Irish Echo; yoga enthusiast; book reader. Member of the Women Film Critics Circle.

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Ailing Rod Stewart cancels upcoming concerts

2 weeks ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

June 7 (UPI) -- British rock 'n' roll icon Rod Stewart has canceled six of his upcoming concerts while he recovers from the flu. "So sorry my friends," the "Maggie May" and "Forever Young" singer, 80, wrote on Instagram Saturday. "I'm devastated and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans.
Ashley Williams: 'Barcelona' heroines 'see themselves in each other'

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

NEW YORK, June 7 (UPI) -- Sister Swap alum Ashley Williams and Hannah Swensen actress Alison Sweeney say they wanted to star in To Barcelona, With Love, and its sequel, To Barcelona, Forever, because the TV movies are about two very different women who find they bring out the best in each other.
Ashley Williams: 'Barcelona' heroines 'see themselves in each other'

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Karen Butler

Red Bull are finally starting to realise that they made a big mistake when investigating McLaren’s F1 carRed Bull have done all they can to try and slow McLaren down this season. But it hasn’t worked. Last time out in Spain, Oscar Piastri led home a third …
Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' tops U.S. album chart

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

June 7 (UPI) -- Country music star Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem is the No. 1 album in the United States this week. Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is SZA's SOS, followed by Kendrick Lamar's GNX at No. 3, Wallen's One Thing at a Time at No. 4 and Playboi Carti's Music at No. 5.
Alan Tudyk: Harry embraces his humanity in 'Resident Alien' S4

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

NEW YORK, June 6 (UPI) -- A Knight's Tale and Firefly icon Alan Tudyk says he loved playing a dual role in Season 4 of Resident Alien because the Mantid who steals the appearance of his extraterrestrial character Harry is so deliciously wicked. "It was great. I wish I could play a third [character]," Tudyk, 54, joked with reporters in a recent Zoom round-table interview. "I liked being the Mantid. He was cool. i like getting to smoke cigarettes," he added. "I saw him as this appetite. He lands.
Benicio Del Toro: Imagination runs amok in 'Phoenician Scheme'

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

NEW YORK, June 6 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro says writer-director Wes Anderson meticulously plans every scene in his movies, but still welcomes input from his cast. "The approach is the same approach that I do on any movie I do. Just, I think, Wes wants you to be in the moment.
Samuel L. Jackson in talks to star in Taylor Sheridan series

3 weeks ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

June 6 (UPI) -- Pulp Fiction and Marvel icon Samuel L. Jackson reportedly is in talks to star in a new series created by writer, director and producer Taylor Sheridan. Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported the news Thursday. Jackson's character is expected to be introduced in Season 3 of Sheridan's Sylvester Stallone-led gangster drama, Tulsa King, before he gets his own spin-off, set in New Orleans.
Father-son relationship drew Corey Stoll to 'Better Sister' role

1 month ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

NEW YORK, May 28 (UPI) -- House of Cards and Many Saints of Newark actor Corey Stoll says he wanted to play successful New York lawyer Adam in The Better Sister because the character is a man with the veneer of a perfect life hiding a painful past. "He's a complex guy," Stoll, 49, told UPI in a recent Zoom interview.
Ailing Billy Joel's wife Alexis thanks fans for support

1 month ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

Left to right, Alexis Roderick Joel, Della Rose Joel, Billy Joel and Remy Anne Joel attend the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in 2024. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Billy Joel's wife Alexis is thanking the rock legend's fans for the outpouring of love and support they have sent his way since he announced he is battling a debilitating brain condition. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.
Demi Lovato marries musician Jordan Lutes

1 month ago | upi.com | Karen Butler

May 26 (UPI) -- Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato married musician Jordan "Jutes" Lutes in California this weekend. Vogue said Lovato, 32, chose a pearl white silk and satin Vivienne Westwood gown with a corset bodice and a cathedral-style tulle veil for the marriage to Lutes, 34. The fashion magazine shared pictures of her during dress fittings, while TMZ published photos and videos from the couple's wedding rehearsal Saturday.