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New York Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
John C. Reilly sings ‘Happy Birthday' to unsuspecting Jack White at Tigers game in wild moment
Tigers fans may not have had this year's dominant season on their bingo card, but even fewer could have predicted the hilarious and bizarre scene that played out before Wednesday's game. Actor John C. Reilly, 60, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Comerica Park before Detroit played the Rays, but not without belting out an unexpected rendition of 'Happy Birthday' to Jack White, the frontman of The White Stripes. 'Will you join me in singing 'Happy Birthday' to my friend Jack White?' Reilly asked the 22,019 bewildered fans in attendance. The 'Step Brothers' and 'Talladega Nights' star then went on to croon the lyrics to 'Happy Birthday' as fans sang along. White, who turned 50 on Wednesday, took it all in from the stands, looking on with a combination of amusement, embarrassment and shock. As Reilly finished signing and exclaimed, 'Play Ball!' the speakers began to blast Seven Nation Army, the White Stripes' mega-hit that has turned into a stadium classic. Born in Chicago, Reilly met White backstage at a White Stripes concert decades ago, and the pair hit it off after finding common ground over their Midwestern backgrounds and Catholic upbringings. 3 John C. Reilly threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Wednesday's Tigers game. AP 3 John C. Reilly singing 'Happy Birthday' to Jack White at Wednesday's Tigers game. @awfulannouncing/X White, a Detroit native, is a lifelong Tigers fan. In a follow-up interview on the Tigers' broadcast, Reilly confirmed that White had no idea he would be serenaded — or that Reilly would even be at the game. 3 Jack White reacted as John C. Reilly sang 'Happy Birthday' to him at Wednesday's Tigers game. @awfulannouncing/X Reilly also noted that the Tigers jersey he wore to throw out the first pitch was the same one he donned in Kevin Costner's 1999 film 'For the Love of the Game,' in which Reilly played a Tigers catcher named Gus Sinski. After he made his way up from the field, Reilly took in the game in White's suite, alongside the rock star's wife and mother. The hysterical sing-a-long provided no good luck charm to the Tigers, though, who suffered a 7-3 loss despite having the best record in baseball (59-35).
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Catalina Island feels like an idyllic escape from reality – and it's only an hour from LA
CATALINA ISLAND, California – Just 22 miles offshore the coast near Los Angeles sits a small island that feels like arriving at another country. As the only inhabited of the Channel Islands, Catalina Island's natural beauty stuns with turquoise waters beneath cliffside homes, evoking the charm of Italy's Amalfi Coast. It's been deemed to have one of the prettiest small towns in California and as a locals-only secret for a scenic getaway, but the 76-square-mile isle can also burst to life if an event is being held. I had the chance to witness the island pulse with energy for its popular event that kicks off the summer season: the Catalina Wine Mixer. If the name sounds familiar, you likely heard it from the 2008 hit comedy "Step Brothers," featuring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. The fictional event was hailed in the film as "the biggest helicopter-leasing event in the Western Hemisphere," and it was the turning point for the two middle-aged characters to go from butting heads to bonding. It culminates in the final scenes of the movie. To say it's become an iconic event for the island is a bit of an understatement, as it just celebrated its decennial. "The real Catalina Wine Mixer was an idea the Catalina Island Company had 10 years ago as a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the wildly popular Step Brothers movie," Hunter Rusack, chief operating officer for Catalina Island Company, told USA TODAY in a statement. "It began as a fun way to bring visitors to the island and has grown into the annual celebration of the film's cult following." Over 3,000 travelers descended on Catalina this year to live out the real-life wine mixer, with events hosted around the only city of Avalon – which feels more like a small village than a city. All weekend, people proudly wear custom made T-shirts repping the faces of the two actors or the most famous lines from the movie. Others simply enjoy sipping a variety of wine against the backdrop of Mt. Orizaba, the island's tallest mountain peak. The wine mixer is meant to be unadulterated fun, boosted by the island's sunwashed setting. No matter what travelers seeking, whether fun or relaxation, the idyllic isle offers a refreshing break from the daily grind – and it's just an easy hour-long ferry ride from the greater Los Angeles area. This is the charm of Catalina Island. What is Catalina Island? Catalina Island sits as the southernmost of the Channel Islands, an archipelago comprising Channel Islands National Park although it's not part of it. The island's first inhabitants were the Gabrielino Indigenous Peoples, and the island has changed ownership since the 1800s until purchased by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. His descendants still own the island today under the Catalina Island Company. With pastel-colored bungalows from the 20th century and white Mediterranean villas nestled into the mountainside, the island blends the atmosphere of a European resort town with Southern California's coastal appeal. The island's home to only two towns, Avalon and Two Harbors, with the rest being stewarded by the Catalina Island Conservancy. Facing a harbor filled with sailboats, Avalon is the island's main tourist hub, and where most tourists will stay, from hotels such as the century-old Hotel Atwater to Airbnbs. Travelers can also camp, with several campgrounds around the island and some being more secluded and adventurous to get to. Its Front Street lined with boutiques and restaurants like Flx Biergarten, Avalon Grille and the waterfront Pier 24. If travelers want to do more exploring, there are also various hikes and activities such as camping, open-air Hummer tours, ziplining, diving, snorkeling, and more. The pace of Catalina is leisurely, with most coming to relax or be active outdoors. (While out in nature, you may spot one of the island's bison, which were brought over for the filming of 'The Vanishing American' in the 1920s.) To preserve its peaceful ambiance, the island restricts the number of cars allowed. Longtime residents have been grandfathered in, otherwise newcomers have to join a 25-year waiting list to bring their vehicle. If you need motorized transportation, travelers can ride a golf cart. The city is entirely walkable, taking around 20 minutes to cover. What is the Catalina Wine Mixer like? The wine mixer takes place around Avalon, prompting guests to get to know the island. (Shuttles are also available to transport guests.) It starts on a Friday evening with a VIP reception at the Catalina Country Club. Later, during the movie screening in the historic 1920s-era Catalina Casino, the audience bursts into cheers with die-hard fans quoting the entire movie. Saturday afternoon is the main event with wine tastings from over 15 wineries along the Californian coast on the lawn of the Descanso Beach Club, reminiscent of those in Europe, and live music. There's also a VIP lounge nearby for breaks from the sun, and food is included. The wine mixer used to be held in September, but now ushers in the summer. "A few years back, we moved the event to late May as a springboard to the busy summer season," said Rusack. Tickets for the Catalina Wine Mixer range from $139 for general admission to $499 for VIP. How do you get to Catalina Island? While you can actually lease a helicopter to Catalina Island like the movie jokes, the easiest – and most cost-effective – way is by taking a ferry from ports around the greater Los Angeles area, including Long Beach, Dana Point, San Pedro and Newport. There are two options, the Catalina Flyer or Catalina Express. I took the Catalina Express from Long Beach, and the ride on its large, high-speed catamaran took approximately 75 minutes to reach Avalon. It has multiple departures a day until 6 p.m. For a quieter experience, the private lounges upstairs cost extra but are more comfortable with wider seats. A one-way ticket costs $42 for an adult in June, and it's advised to get yours ahead of time as they can sell out. Although visiting during the wine mixer felt like an especially lively environment, I was still enchanted by Catalina's beauty and laid-back ambience – just the views alone from the Descanso Beach Club were stunning. Knowing it's a brief ferry ride away from Los Angeles, I'm already thinking of returning to experience more of what the island has to offer.
Chicago Tribune
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
John C. Reilly will bring his show ‘Mister Romantic' to Steppenwolf this fall
The actor John C. Reilly will appear in September at Steppenwolf Theatre, the Chicago-based theater company said Thursday night. The Chicago-born, DePaul University-educated actor-singer will bring his vaudeville-style show 'Mister Romantic' to the famed theater in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood on Sept. 13-14. The booking is part of an ad hoc tour for the respected artist, who gained fame in such movies as 'Chicago,' 'Boogie Nights' and 'Magnolia.' In 'Mister Romantic,' which plays in New York this week and heads to London in the fall, Reilly and his band perform American musical standards in what is described as 'an experience of love, laughter, and longing.'
Kuwait Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Iran silent as dissident director wins Cannes' top prize
(From left) Indian filmmaker and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Payal Kapadia, French-Moroccan writer and journalist and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Leila Slimani, Mexican filmmaker and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Carlos Reygadas, French actress and president of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Juliette Binoche, Italian actress and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Alba Rohrwacher, South korean filmmaker and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Hong Sang-Soo, Congolese filmmaker and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Dieudo Hamadi, US actor and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Jeremy Strong and US actress and member of the jury of the 78th cannes film festival Halle Berry arrive for the Closing Ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes.--AFP photos Iranian authorities offered no reaction on Sunday after dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize for his political drama. Panahi, 64, was awarded the Palme d'Or on Saturday night for 'It Was Just an Accident' - a film in which five Iranians confront a man they believe tortured them in prison. A story inspired by his own time in detention, it had led critics' polls throughout the week at Cannes. The win has so far been met with silence from Iran's government and ignored by the state broadcaster, which instead focused on a state-aligned 'Resistance' film festival. The conservative Fars news agency suggested the jury's choice was politically motivated, saying it was 'not uninfluenced by the political issues surrounding Jafar Panahi inside Iran'. Reformist newspapers Etemad, Shargh and Ham Mihan reported the win on their websites but did not feature it on their front pages, possibly due to the timing of the announcement. US actor John C. Reilly sings on stage. Belgian co-Producer Luc Dardenne and Belgian co-Producer Jean-Pierre Dardenne celebrate on stage next to US actor John C. Reilly after winning the Best Screenplay prize for the film "Jeunes Meres" (The Young Mother's Home). Iranian director and screenwriter and producer Jafar Panahi (right) and his team celebrate on stage after winning the Palme d'Or for the film Un "Un simple accident" (A Simple Accident). Iranian director and screenwriter and producer Jafar Panahi poses on stage after winning the Palme d'Or for the film "Un simple accident" (A Simple Accident). Palestinian director Tawfeek Barhom (left) poses with Director Adnan Al Rajeev during a photocall after winning the Short Film Prize for the film "I'm Glad You're Dead Now". British director Akinola Davies Jr poses on a photocall after receiving a special mention of the Camera d'Or prize for the film "My Father's Shadow", next to Italian director and screenwriter and president of the camera d'or jury Alice Rohrwacher and Iraqi director Hasan Hadi winner of the Camera d'Or prize for the film "The President's Cake". French-Spanish film director Oliver Laxe poses during a photocall after winning ex-aequo the Jury Prize for the film "Sirat". Chinese director and screenwriter Bi Gan poses for a photocall after receiving a Special Prize for the film "Kuang ye shi dai" (Resurrection). Brazilian Director Kleber Mendonca Filho poses with his partner French film producer Emilie Lesclaux during a photocall after winning the Best Director prize for the film "O Agente Secreto" (The Secret Agent) and with the Best Actor Prize on behalf of Brazilian actor Wagner Moura. Norwegian director and screenwriter Joachim Trier (center) poses with (from left) US actress Elle Fanning, Norwegian actress Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve and Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard during a photocall after winning the Grand Prix for the film "Affeksjonsverdi" (Sentimental Value). French actress Nadia Melliti poses during a photocall with her trophy after she won the Best Actress Prize for her part in the film "La Petite derniere" ("The Little Sister", alternatively called "The Last One"). Panahi, who has been banned from filmmaking since 2010 and jailed multiple times, addressed the Cannes audience with a call for national unity. He confirmed plans to return to Iran immediately. Asked on Saturday night if he feared arrest, he said: 'Not at all. Tomorrow we are leaving.' This marks only the second time an Iranian director has won the Palme d'Or, after the late Abbas Kiarostami received the honour for 'Taste of Cherry' in 1997. Both directors faced bans throughout their careers. — AFP
UPI
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Famous birthdays for May 24: John C. Reilly, Priscilla Presley
1 of 2 | Actor John C. Reilly attends the Un Certain Regard Jury photo call at the 76th Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in France on May 17, 2023. The actor turns 60 on May 24. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo
