#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “STANS” EMINEM DOCUMENTARY

Paramount+ today announced that following a highly successful limited theatrical run, the ambitious and unconventional new Eminem-produced documentary, STANS, directed by Emmy-winning director Steven Leckart, will exclusively debut on the service in Canada, the U.S., Latin America and Brazil on Tuesday, August 26. The film will then premiere on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in the U.K., Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, followed by Japan on October 3, 2025.

Released in 2000, Eminem’s song “Stan,” about an obsessive, unstable fan, remains iconic. So iconic that the term stan was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017. The song and its storyline serve as a guiding light for this unconventional and fully authorized feature, which follows a cast of real-life stans whose deep personal connections to Eminem mirror some of the many themes found throughout his lyrics.

“’Stan’ is one of the most unconventional songs ever written, where the story is mostly told from a fan’s perspective, so this film was an incredible opportunity to find a unique approach,” said director Steven Leckart. “We kept coming back to one lyric from the song: ‘I’m just like you.’ Fans who echo that same sentiment carry much of the film. But like the song, Marshall’s perspective was also essential to the movie. I’m grateful for just how candid, sincere and frequently hilarious he was.”

More than just an exploration of fandom, STANS examines the complicated relationship between one of the world’s most private artists and his massive public persona. Through stylized recreations, rare archival footage and intimate original interviews, it offers a raw, loud and revealing journey across Eminem’s career and the passionate audience that has grown with him.

Moving, funny and revealing, the film offers a raw and riveting exploration of Eminem’s legendary career through the eyes of his most devoted fans whose lives have been shaped by his music.

Following its critically acclaimed opening at the inaugural SXSW London earlier this year, Shady Films hosted the documentary’s fan-filled NYC Premiere Event at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in the Seaport on August 6, which included a surprise appearance from Eminem, ahead of the film’s global launch in theatres and limited weekend run exclusively at AMC Theatres in the U.S. from August 7-10.

STANS is directed by Emmy-winning writer, director and investigative journalist Steven Leckart and produced by Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto and David Schiff with DIGA Studios in association with Shady Films, Fuqua Films, Interscope Films and MTV Entertainment Studios. Bruce Gillmer, Amanda Culkowski and Michael Maniaci are Executive Producers for MTV Entertainment Studios.

#TIFF17: DAY ONE SIGHTINGS – SHIA LABEOUF, TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, STELLAN SKARSGÅRD + MORE!

Opening Night Gala at TIFF ’17 is Tennis Drama BORG/McENROE. While its star Shia LaBeouf often is known for trouble in the news, he was all a gentleman for fans waiting for him at the Film’s Press Conference, walking the line signing autographs and doing photos-with. While it rained on his way out, he insisted on walking umbrella-free despite a Handler trying to keep him covered.

Later in the day, we spotted his iconic Co-Star Stellan Skarsgård, father of Alexander and Bill, the latter destined for Box Office glory starring in Stephen King’s IT this weekend. Opting to slip early out of his Premiere, he stopped for a quick Photo before heading out for a bite.

#TIFF17 #ShiaLaBeouf braves rain at Press Conference for Opening Night Gala #BorgMcEnroe. #TIFF2017 #TIFF #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival 🎾

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#TIFF17: With iconic screen star #StellanSkarsgard, at #TIFF2017 with #BorgMcEnroe. 🎾 #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival #TIFF

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Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet are gaining huge Oscars momentum with their latest, an Adaptation of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME by Director Luca Guadadigno (A Bigger Splash, I Am Love). The Trio walked the Red Carpet tonight for the Film at Ryerson Theatre and were amazing, causing quite a commotion!

#TIFF17: One of my most coveted Selfies of #TIFF2017, #TimotheeChalamet. This burgeoning star is devastatingly-good in #CallMeByYourName. The #Oscars buzz is all warranted. #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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#TIFF17: One of my favourite Directors, #LucaGuadagnino. His latest, #CallMeByYourName is bound for #Oscars contention. #TIFF2017 #TorontoInternationalFilmFestival

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It’s not every day we see Eminem in Toronto and today was supposed to be our lucky day! The Actor/Rapper produces BODIED from Music Video Auteur Joseph Kahn and was slated to appear at its Premiere at Ryerson tonight but cancelled late.

More tomorrow. We are expecting a bigger day!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#NEWMUSIC: INAUGURAL YOUTUBE MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

Taking place Sunday, November 3, 3013, the first-ever YouTube Music Awards will take place in New York City at Pier 36! Performers at the star-studded Awards include the likes of Eminem, Lady Gaga, Avicii, M.I.A., Arcade Fire and several more. Funnyman Jason Schwartzman and Musician Reggie Watts will host the Event.

Nominees for six categories were announced earlier today and they include:

Video of the Year:

· Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney – Epic Rap Battles Of History
· Demi Lovato – Heart Attack
· Girls’ Generation – I Got A Boy
· Justin Bieber (feat. Nicki Minaj) – Beauty And A Beat
· Lady Gaga – Applause
· Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) – Same Love
· Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop
· One Direction – Best Song Ever
· PSY – Gentleman
· Selena Gomez Come & Get It

Artist of the Year

‣ Eminem
‣ Epic Rap Battles of History
‣ Justin Bieber
‣ Katy Perry
‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
‣ Nicki Minaj
‣ One Direction
‣ PSY
‣ Rihanna
‣ Taylor Swift

Response of the Year

‣ Boyce Avenue (feat. Fifth Harmony) – Mirrors
‣ Jayesslee – Gangnam Style
‣ Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix – Radioactive
‣ ThePianoGuys – Titanium/ Pavane
‣ Walk Off the Earth (feat. KRNFX) –  IKnew You Were Trouble

YouTube Phenomenon

‣ Diamonds
‣ Gangnam Style
‣ Harlem Shake
‣ I Knew You Were Trouble
‣ Thrift Shop

YouTube Breakthrough

‣ Kendrick Lamar
‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
‣ Naughty Boy
‣ Passenger
‣ Rudimental

Innovation of the Year

‣ Anamanaguchi -ENDLESS FANTASY
‣ Atoms For Peace – Ingenue
‣ Bat For Lashes – Lilies
‣ DeStorm – See Me Standing
‣ Toro Y Moi – Say That

 

Fans around the World now can vote here!

You can stream a Series of Shows from Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow, London and Rio kicking-off the Awards on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 5:00 AM EST.

(Photo credit: Universal Music)

#SPOTTED: SKYLAR GREY IN TORONTO FOR “DON’T LOOK DOWN”

Earlier in the year we heard brand new music from Skylar Grey and we could not contain our excitement about the Eminem-produced Singer/Songwriter. You already know that voice from Diddy‘s Coming Home and you know her Grammy-nominated Songwriting from Eminem and Rihanna‘s Love the Way You Lie.  But do you know HER?

The 27-year-old is in town promoting her Universal Music Canada Debut Don’t Look Down, released just last Tuesday. On her hectic itinerary this morning were TV Stop-offs at CP 24 Breakfast, City‘s Breakfast Television and Global‘s The Morning Show (National Edition).

Fans waiting at each Stop uniformly praised her as being super-nice and I must agree that even in her Starbucks-induced awakeness, she was super-awesome. “I’m probably not going to be on stage till after 9:30 so come check out my Show tonight!”, she says on her El Mocambo Concert this evening.

In the meantime, check out Grey‘s new Single Wear Me Out below:

See our Snap:

Order Don’t Look Down on iTunes here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Video credit: Universal Music Canada)

#NEWMUSIC: SKYLAR GREY FT. EMINEM – “C’MON LET ME RIDE”

I don’t care how vulgar this is, I love this.  Skylar Grey wants to ride your Bicycle and she wants to whole World to know. We all first got a taste of the  26-year-old Singer/Songwriter when she teamed-up with Diddy–Dirty Money in 2010 on their Hit Coming Home. After some time away from the spotlight, Grey has come into her own artistically, sounding full of confidence here on this Alex Da Kid-produced Track.  Fun.

Check-out Grey‘s official Debut Single C’Mon Let Me Ride featuring her Executive Producer – also known as Megastar Eminem –  rapping and singing the familiar Hook, from Queen‘s Bicycle Race.

The Singer/Songwriter’s Debut Disc Don’t Look Down, hits stores next Spring via Universal Music Canada.  Promising.

Check-out C’Mon Let Me Ride in full below:

(Photo/video credit:

Universal Music/Interscope Records)

#REVIEW: PINK – “THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE”

What would a P!nk Album be without the f*cking Expletives?  Fans including myself have long awaited the three-time GRAMMY Winner’s return to Music after focusing on being a Mother for a bit, but how almost four years have gone by since 2008’s Funhouse, I have no clue.  Make no mistake though, P!nk hasn’t gone onto team-up with Anne Geddes on a Calendar Collection or anything – she’s angsty and pissed still at the injustices of Love and the World.

Are We All We Are kicks-off with a bang, giving her an opportunity to touch upon the adversities she’s faced over the past four years  including others doubting her relationship with Husband Carey Hart and how she could only rely on herself through it all. Blow Me (One Last Kiss) certainly needs no introduction, garnering tons of Airplay with that famous Greg Kurstin (Kelly Clarkson, Lily Allen) Production. The Disc’s Billy Mann-produced Title Track delves into a bit of ’60s-esque flare, tons of fun and packed with lyrical wit: “The truth about love is that it’s nasty and salty/It’s the regret in the morning/It’s the smelling of armpits.”.

No P!nk Disc is complete without a moment or two of Introspection beyond all the edge, but Beam Me Up truly showcases the beauty to the braun; that beautiful Instrument of a Voice which has packed Areas worldwide. Is This Thing On? is honest, asking the universal question anyone who’s ever been in love has thought: “How do I keep you into me without faking it?”.

P!nk also gets a little help from Friends on some unlikely Collaborations with FUN‘s Nate Ruess on Just Give Me a Reason, sure to fare well with Music Directors at AC Radio, while Lily Allen is a perfect match on True Love, both singing their Love Letter to their favourite A**holes. Although 13 years ago he might’ve scoffed at the idea, Eminem lends his talents briefly to Here Comes the Weekend, a guitar-driven Banger which is all Single-worthy.

Clocking-in at over 70 minutes, P!nk‘s The Truth About Love rewards Fans fully so well that perhaps we really won’t need to hear more new Music from her for another four years?  A real GRAMMY Contender.  Sony Music Canada releases the Album – now in stores.