LOSE A GUY FINDS B.O. GLORY
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, found movie-goers to the tune of $24.1 million in its first weekend for a No. 1 debut. The martial-arts action comedy Shanghai Knights opened in second place with $19.8 million.
Chicago, which tripled its theater count to 1,841 cinemas, climbed to No. 3 with $10.7 million, lifting its total to $63.7 million since opening in limited release at Christmas.
The previous weekend's top movie, The Recruit, fell to fourth place with $9.5 million.
The weekend's other new wide release, Deliver Us From Eva starring LL Cool J, was No. 6 with $7.1 million.
It was a strong weekend overall, with the top 12 movies grossing $103.1 million, up 22% from the same weekend last year.
Shanghai Knights, featuring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson, is the s follow up to Shanghai Noon. Three years ago, Shanghai Noon took in $19.6 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend. The sequel slightly exceeded that gross over a three-day weekend during Hollywood's quiet winter season.
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
