Movies and TV shows casting across the USNew Foto - Movies and TV shows casting across the US

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you.Backstagecompiled a list of projects casting right now across the U.S., and which roles they're looking to fill. - Project type: scripted show- Roles:--- Party Guests (day player, 25-50)--- Daisy Taylor (supporting, female, 20-27)--- Edwin Brown (supporting, male, 22-28)- Average hourly rate: $37- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the scripted showhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Eden (lead, female, 18-24)--- Mary (supporting, female, 18-23)--- Ammon (supporting, male, 18-25)- Average hourly rate: $31- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Ten Will (lead, male, 30-65)--- Lillian Hutchinson (supporting, female, 30-65)--- Gena (supporting, female, 4-12)- Average hourly rate: $15- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: scripted show- Roles:--- Mia (lead, female, 22-28)--- Parker Randell (lead, male, 25-30)--- Selina (supporting, female, 22-26)- Average hourly rate: $63- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Long Island City, New York- Learn more about the scripted showhere - Project type: scripted show- Roles:--- Andrea Constantinopolous (supporting, female, 13-16)--- Frederick Palmer (supporting, male, 25-35)--- Charlotte Regina Constantinopolous (lead, female, 18-25)- Average hourly rate: $20- Casting locations: Greeley, Colorado- Learn more about the scripted showhere - Project type: scripted show- Roles:--- Fay Thompson (lead, female, 18-28)--- Kent Lippert (lead, male, 35-45)- Average hourly rate: $50- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the scripted showhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Jenifer (lead, female, 22-30)--- Alex (lead, male, 22-30)--- David (lead, male, 30-50)- Average hourly rate: $38- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Nurse (day player, female, 23-50)--- Police Officer (background extra, male, 30-60)--- Rose (supporting, 35-50)- Average hourly rate: $31- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Levi (lead, male, 21-27)--- Brigit (lead, female, 20-25)--- Charlotte (supporting, 19-23)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.; New York City, New York; Charlottesville, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Teenager (lead, 18-25)--- Cinematographer (crew)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Eddie (lead, male, 21-25)--- Anthony (lead, male, 21-25)--- Assistant Director (crew)- Average hourly rate: $10- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Brooklyn, New York- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: scripted show- Roles:--- Ruby (lead, female, 18-19)--- James (lead, male, 18-19)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the scripted showhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Aya (lead, female, 21-35)- Average hourly rate: $63- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)--- Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)--- Casting PA (crew)- Average hourly rate: $28- Casting locations: New York City, New York- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Richard (lead, male, 18-40)--- Bob Smith (lead, male, 18-100)- Average hourly rate: $19- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Pedestrians (background extra, 23-65)--- Girl 1 (background extra, female, 10-14)--- Girl 2 (background extra, female, 11-16)- Average hourly rate: $27- Casting locations: New York City, New York- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Carey Hilton (supporting, female, 25-35)--- Zack (supporting, 30-40)--- Gloria Benson (supporting, female, 31-44)- Average hourly rate: $25- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Kiki (supporting, female, 18-25)--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)--- Rick (supporting, male, 18-25)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Los Angeles, California- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: feature film- Roles:--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)- Average hourly rate: $30- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Nashville, Tennessee; Hartford, Connecticut; Maine, New York; Durham, New Hampshire- Learn more about the feature filmhere - Project type: scripted show- Roles:--- Background and Extras (background extra, 18-70)- Average hourly rate: $24- Casting locations: New York City, New York- Learn more about the scripted showhere This storywas produced byBackstageand reviewed and distributed byStacker.

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May 21, 2025

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Movies and TV shows casting across the US The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Be...
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Kendrick Lamar: Not like anyone elseNew Foto - Kendrick Lamar: Not like anyone else

Kendrick Lamarswept this year's Grammy Awards with his stinging No. 1 hit "Not Like Us." It's a layered title that theCompton rapper saidembodies "the man I represent … he has morals, he has values, he believes in something." It's also definitive of his outlier status in music, an artist able to capture the respect of industry elites – he won thePulitzer Prize for Musicin 2018 – while retaining his authenticity with hip-hop fans, many of whom have followed his 15-year-career since its infancy. Lamar was the first rapperto place three albums concurrentlyin the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. He's the leading nominee at 2025's American Music Awards, earning more nods than Taylor Swift and Beyoncé at the fan-voted show. He's also in the midst of one of the mostlucrative tours of the year, a career-defining spectacle unveiled in stadiums – rare venues for hip-hop artists – with friend and collaborator SZA. As Lamar returns to his home state for the first of three concerts at SoFi Stadium near LA, we look at how he has become unlike anyone else in music right now. To call Lamar's recent eruption in the mainstream a breakout almost sounds silly. He has been a barrier-busting pop culture takeover. "I don't think we've ever seen a calendar year for a rapper like the one Kendrick Lamar has had," said Justin Tinsley, a Lamar fan since the rapper dropped his "Overly Dedicated" mixtape in 2010. Tinsley, a senior sports and culture reporter with ESPN's Andscape, has delved into the cultural significance of other marquee hip-hop stars, with recent biographies on Notorious B.I.G. (2022's "It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him") and an ESPN podcast about Nipsey Hussle (2021's "The King of Crenshaw"). Lamar's undiminished musical output – exemplified on his current "GNX" album – bundled with the five 2025 Grammys, themost-watched Super Bowl halftime show everand hiscoolly confident Grand National Tour, has led informed fans such as Tinsley to determine Lamar "is at the commercial apex of his career." But the embrace of Lamar isn't limited to his expanding mainstream appeal. The kudos hail from not only music industry cognoscenti, but from an array of familiar names including former President Barack Obama, Eminem, Misty Copeland, Taylor Swift and U2, the latter two who have collaborated with the acclaimed rapper. Need further proof of Lamar's stratospheric standing? Take a look at ticket receipts and music charts. The $11.8 million gross from the April 26 tour stop at AT&T Stadium outside of Dallas is the biggest haul by a rapper in a single concert as a headlining or coheadlining artist in history, according to theTouring Data site.The show ‒ a genuine timeshare with SZA ‒ showcases both Lamar's artistic leanings with dim lighting and socially provocative videos and his deliberate flow, highlighted on hits such as "DNA" and "Humble." On the charts, Lamar's current collaboration with SZA, the ballad "Luther," which is named for soul great Luther Vandross and samples his duet with Cheryl Lynn, "If This World Were Mine," hastopped the Billboard Hot 100for 11 weeks. The standing surpasses a nine-week record from 1981 for a song featuring only a solo man and woman: Lionel Richie and Diana Ross' iconic duet "Endless Love." A few hours before Lamar and SZAlaunched their tourat U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in April, a dedicated disciple who identified himself as Mo B., sat at a nearby hotel bar before meeting the same five college friends with whom he's seen Lamar perform on every tour. Mo, a Minneapolis native now living in Chicago, flew in specifically to witness Lamar play his inaugural stadium show. "A lot of artists, when they hit fame, they stray from who they are, but he doubled down on it and attracted new and younger fans," Mo said. "I always tell my friends, who would have thought the bigger he gets, the better he is? And that he's stayed true to who he is, is wonderful." Despite the critical acclaim that included thePulitzer for his "Damn" album– the first time the award was bestowed upon a non-jazz or classical artist – and that trove of 22 Grammys (three behind leader Jay-Z) from 57 nominations, Lamar has skillfully teetered between mainstream adoration and undiminished credibility with fans. The reason, on its surface, is simple: his storytelling. It was after hearing the "R.O.T.C." interlude, Lamar's rumination on the music industry and his personal struggles from his "Overly Dedicated" album, that Mo became enraptured by the rap luminary's music. "His storytelling stuck with me and (Lamar's 2011 debut album) 'Section.80' solidified my fandom," Mo said. "It's like he makes a documentary of his life with his music." Tinsley, who considers Lamar's 2012 major-label breakthrough "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City," one of the Top 10 rap albums in history, echoes the storyteller refrain to affirm his admiration of Lamar's music. "He's been one of the most successful rap artists, but he's not sacrificing the soul of his music. When you listen to him speak, you can hear he's pulling from things that he's lived," he said. "There's a commitment to storytelling in his music, but he's also very theatrical and visceral." Storytelling is only a portion of Lamar's genius. Marcus J. Moore, an author and music journalism teacher at University of Maryland, College Park, starting working on his book, "The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America," the same year the cerebral rapper won his Pulitzer. In the five years since the book's October 2020 release, Moore has watched Lamar blossom from "a scrappy upstart who wasn't confident in his ability" to a breakthrough where he feels Lamar has "realized the music he makes and the message he has is vital … His recent music speaks to the notion of, 'I can stand in the back of the room and still be Kendrick Lamar.'" Along with that perspective comes a deeper dive into musical boldness. Lamar will turn 38 on June 17, but he's already proven his skill with multiple genres, mixing elements of pop ("All the Stars") with rock ("Humble") with stringent rap ("Blacker the Berry") with jazz ("Rigamortis"). This pledge to artistic integrity is another reason Lamar continues to accrue a diverse, multi-generational fan base, as demonstrated by the 50,000-plus fans at the Minneapolis tour kickoff. "Kendrick has always marched to the beat of his own drum and made the record he wants to make," Moore said. " 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,' was incredible and he could have easily come out with part two. But instead he said, I'm gonna come out with this weird jazz record – 'To Pimp a Butterfly' – and jazz heads like me were like, 'Are you really gonna do that?' and then he said, 'I'm gonna make this loud record and call it 'Damn.' That's what he's done. He's never chased trends." Part of Lamar's marathon yearbackpedals to March 2024, when he dropped a strident verse on the Metro Boomin'/Future track "Like That." Forget "the big three … it's just big ME," Lamar rhymed, an obvious reference to the lyric crowning Drake, J. Cole and Lamar as the top three rappers in the game on Drake's 2023 song, "First Person Shooter." What followed was months of snarky, controversial lyrical slaps between Lamar and Drake. In January, Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group alleging it defamed him by releasing Lamar's "Not Like Us," which insinuated the Canadian rapper as a "certified pedophile." UMG, which represents both Drake and Lamar, has moved to dismiss the case, calling diss track lyrics "rhetorical hyperbole." "That Drake beef had been brewing for well over a decade," Tinsley said. "I doubt Kendrick did it with the intention of 'maybe I'll get some Grammys for this.' It just so happened that he and Drake are the two biggest names in the genre. It's like what you would have gotten with LeBron (James) and Kobe (Bryant) in the NBA Finals." Moore agrees the publicity from the feud elevated Lamar in mainstream outlets since Drake was more of a household name because of his TV background (he acted on teen drama "Degrassi" from 2001 to 2008) and pop crossover appeal. But, he said, "Real rap heads knew Drake didn't stand a chance. He's not a rapper, whereas Kendrick is a lyricist through and through and a student of old-school hip-hop. But for Kendrick to annihilate a name that big and then write a song that became a huge hit and then perform at halftime? That's the trifecta." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Why Kendrick Lamar is not like anyone else in music right now

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May 21, 2025

Kendrick Lamar: Not like anyone else

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See Kate Middleton's New Madame Tussauds Wax Figure, Complete in a Gown from One of Her Favorite DesignersNew Foto - See Kate Middleton's New Madame Tussauds Wax Figure, Complete in a Gown from One of Her Favorite Designers

JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty; Jonathan Short/Madame Tussauds Kate Middleton's new wax figure at Madame Tussauds London has been unveiled The Princess of Wales' statue has been dressed in the same outfit she wore at the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023 Princess Kate's figure stands next to the wax statue of her husband, Prince William The royal red carpet has been rolled out for a new wax figure at Madame Tussauds London! On Wednesday, May 21, the museum unveiled their new statue ofKate Middletonafter the wax figure underwent a makeover. This comes after the Princess of Wales, 43, first made her Madame Tussauds debut in April 2012, a year after her wedding toPrince William. "Fast forward to today, hot off the heels of their 14th wedding anniversary, the talented studio artists have refreshed the Kate Middleton figure from tiara to toe," a news release obtained by PEOPLE reads. In photos shared by the museum, princess Kate's wax figure can been sporting a sparkly pink gown and tiara, reflecting the outfit she wore at the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023. Jonathan Short/Madame Tussauds "The figure is dressed in a dusky pink Jenny Packham gown, silver pumps in the style of Gianvito Rossi 'Rania 105′ and finished off with an exact replica of the signature Lover's Knot Tiara," the release continued. "The tiara itself is from the Madame Tussauds London archives, and was worn by the figure of Princess Diana in the 1980s." The royal headpiece is the one Kate has worn the most during her royal life and was also a favorite of her late mother-in-law,Princess Diana, who wore it on multiple occasions.  According tothe Court Jeweller, the special tiara is more than 100 years old and was originally commissioned from the jeweler Garrard by Queen Mary in either 1913 or 1914. The wax figure's look was completed with a Royal Victorian Order blue sash as well as "the Royal Family Order of QEII and replica Greville Diamond Chandelier earrings." Kate's wax figure stands beside her husband's Madame Tussaud's statue. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Prince William's figure also has a fresh look and has undergone an outfit change, with the 42-year-old's statue now wearing a black Ede & Ravenscroft tuxedo — "a brand with a long history of providing attire for the Royal Family," per the release. The figure also sports a white bow tie, an Order of the Garter sash and star and army medals. Jonathan Short/Madame Tussauds The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! "We are delighted that a new figure of the much-loved Catherine, Princess of Wales, has officially landed in The Royal Palace Experience at our attraction in the heart of London, continuing our centuries-long work with the Royal Family," Steve Blackburn, Senior General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said in a statement. "Only Madame Tussauds London can offer fans the truly immersive and unique opportunity to touch shoulders with past and present Royal Family members!," he continued. "Kate, majestically crafted by our talented studio team, has been sculpted to ensure her resemblance is fit for a future Queen, alongside her dashing husband. We cordially invite you to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales this summer, right in the heart of the capital where the Royal Family resides!" The public can view the Princess of Wales' new figure from Thursday, May 21. Read the original article onPeople

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May 21, 2025

See Kate Middleton's New Madame Tussauds Wax Figure, Complete in a Gown from One of Her Favorite Designers

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Diddy trial updates: Sean Combs' alleged Cassie abuse exposed after her mother testifiesNew Foto - Diddy trial updates: Sean Combs' alleged Cassie abuse exposed after her mother testifies

This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Sean "Diddy" Combs'alleged abuse of former girlfriendCassie Ventura Finecontinues to be exposed in court as additional witnesses testify on the pair'svolatile relationship. The embattled hip-hop mogul's sweepingfederal sex-crimes trialresumed in Manhattan on May 21 following emotional testimony from Ventura Fine's mother, Regina Ventura, and Combs' former assistant David James, who worked for Combs from 2007-2009. Ventura told the court she was "physically sick" over the rapper's alleged abuse and said she was once pressured to send him $20,000 after he raged at her daughter. Meanwhile, James recounted an intense incident during which he reportedly came face-to-face with Combs' longtime music rival,Marion "Suge" Knight, at a Los Angeles restaurant. Scott Mescudi, better known as rapperKid Cudi, isexpected to take the standthis week. Combsallegedly threatenedthe musician after he and Ventura Fine dated briefly over a decade ago. Combs, 55, wasarrested in September 2024on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Diddy on trial newsletter:Step inside the courtroom as music mogul faces sex-crimes charges. Combs is facing federal sex-crimes and trafficking charges in a sprawling lawsuit that has eroded his status as a power player and kingmaker in the entertainment industry. He wasarrested in September 2024and has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He haspleaded not guiltyto all five counts. Racketeering is the participation in an illegal scheme under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, or RICO, as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute organizations that contribute to criminal activity. Using RICO law, which is typically aimed attargeting multi-person criminal organizations,prosecutors allegethat Combs coerced victims, some of whom they say were sex workers, through intimidation and narcotics to participate in "freak offs" — sometimes dayslong sex performances that federal prosecutors claim they have video of. The trial will not be televised, as cameras are typically not allowed in federal criminal trial proceedings. USA TODAY will be reporting live from the courtroom. Contributing: USA TODAY staff If you are a survivor of sexual assault,RAINNoffers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) andHotline.RAINN.organd en EspañolRAINN.org/es. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Diddy trial updates: Sean Combs' alleged Cassie abuse exposed

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May 21, 2025

Diddy trial updates: Sean Combs' alleged Cassie abuse exposed after her mother testifies

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Ariana Madix Shares the Cosmetic Procedure She Just Had Done for the 'First' Time — and Why She Can't Get Facial FillersNew Foto - Ariana Madix Shares the Cosmetic Procedure She Just Had Done for the 'First' Time — and Why She Can't Get Facial Fillers

Kevin Winter/Getty Ariana Madix has revealed she recently got her "first laser treatment" and shared why she's "not a candidate" for fillers in her face TheLove Island USAhost made the comments during an appearance onPage Six'sVirtual Reali-Teapodcast "I've been very interested in that for a long time," she said of the laser treatment as she discussed her skin laxity Ariana Madixis an open book when it comes to the cosmetic treatments she's had done. While speaking toPage Six'sVirtual Reali-Teapodcast hosts Evan Real and Danny Murphy, theVanderpump Rulesalum, 39, revealed that she'd just had her "first laser treatment." "I've been very interested in that for a long time. I keep things at a minimum," Madix said while discussing the procedures that she's gotten. TheLove Island USAhost, who is set to turn 40 on June 24, also said she gets Botox "every six months or so." "I just got a little bit in my lips because they were getting really crusty on the inside. I never go more than 0.5 at a time ... Because I never want to look crazy," Madix added of lip fillers on the podcast. "Fine lines, I don't give a s--- about, but skin laxity is something I've been dealing with," the reality star explained of her decision to start getting laser treatments. Frazer Harrison/Getty Madix also revealed that she'd been advised she's "not even a candidate" to get facial fillers, as she doesn't "have the structure to support it." "That's why we started on the lasers. So I will report back after I've had all the things," the TV personality told the hosts, adding that she also drinks "insane amounts of water, like 100 ounces a day" and is "constantly" at the gym. She insisted she doesn't "want to be preoccupied" with the idea of aging "too much," while acknowledging that there is "a lot of pressure" in the industry. "But at the same time, if you feel good about doing something, go ahead and do it. At the end of the day, it's nobody's business," Madix added. "I am in a position where that stuff does matter, but I also know … I'm going to get older no matter what. … If you don't age, you just die. I'd rather be aged than dead," she told the podcast. Stefanie Keenan/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Madix's latest comments come after sheshared all the work she'd had doneto maintain her youthful looks in July 2024 after an Instagram user — who is an injector and aesthetic physician assistant — posted before and after photos of the star the month prior, while speculating the cosmetic procedures she'd had over the years. "Stunning injectables have entered the villa. Ariana continues to show theLove Islandworld how cosmetic work can preserve and enhance and not age and distort," the womanwrote, claiming that she believes the Bravo star has gotten lip filler, volume replacement filler, jawline contouring with liposuction, and a blepharoplasty to remove excess eyelid skin. On July 17, Madix responded to the video, setting the record straight on her appearance in the comments. "i'll tell you what i've had! you're partially correct," she wrote. "tox in 11's, outer brow, and my neck. ellevate for my neck in 2019 by @theneckdoctor. minimal lip filler bc my face is too small to handle very much and filler in my chin." "absolutely no filler anywhere else and def no bleph yet ❤️❤️," she added. "hope this helps! i'll keep yall posted if i do anything else." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Madix also previously admitted duringElle's "Waking Up With" video seriesthat her skincare routine was as simple as it gets, insisting the only time she'd been to a dermatologist was when she had melanoma. In 2019, Madixrevealed she had a procedure to remove skin cancerfrom her chest the year prior. "When you raise concerns with a doctor, be persistent," she said at the time. "They told me I was fine for years." Read the original article onPeople

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May 21, 2025

Ariana Madix Shares the Cosmetic Procedure She Just Had Done for the 'First' Time — and Why She Can't Get Facial Fillers

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