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Bradley Cooper joined Pearl Jam on stage at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival to perform "Maybe It's Time" from his 2018 film "A Star Is Born." Cooper, who played Jackson Maine in the movie, was introduced by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, who had helped him prepare for the role. Despite initial reservations, Vedder praised the film, which was a critical and commercial success.
Bradley Cooper joined Pearl Jam onstage at Napa Valley's BottleRock festival to perform "Maybe It's Time" from A Star Is Born, with Eddie Vedder on acoustic guitar. Cooper's Jackson Maine character was inspired by Vedder, who had previously covered the Jason Isbell-penned track. This marked the first collaboration between Cooper and Vedder, who later performed Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" together.
Bradley Cooper discussed his work on "Maestro" and other films, including his next project, during a British Film Institute event. He shared insights into his directing and acting process, praised co-stars like Carey Mulligan, Lady Gaga, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence, and discussed his love for music. Cooper also revealed details about his next film, his experiences at the Glastonbury music festival, and his approach to filmmaking. Additionally, he received multiple BAFTA and Oscar nominations for his work in "Maestro."
Bradley Cooper addresses past romance rumors with Lady Gaga, expressing his excitement for her to see his latest movie Maestro and emphasizing their strong friendship. Cooper discusses the challenges of playing Leonard Bernstein in comparison to his role as Jackson Maine in A Star is Born, noting the responsibility and fear he felt portraying a real person. The film is currently in select theaters and will debut on Netflix on December 20.
Bradley Cooper revealed that he offered Howard Stern the role of his brother in the film "A Star Is Born," but Stern ultimately declined. Cooper praised Stern's kind eyes and expressed his admiration for him, while Stern joked about Cooper thinking he was better looking than he actually is. Although the collaboration didn't happen, both expressed interest in working together in the future.
Barbra Streisand's memoir, "My Name is Barbra," reveals behind-the-scenes details of her iconic films, including "Funny Girl." Streisand recounts her collaboration with director William Wyler and cinematographer Harry Stradling, and how she fought against the diva myth that followed her throughout her career. She also shares love letters from Omar Sharif, her co-star in "Funny Girl," and reveals that Marlon Brando once made advances towards her. Additionally, Streisand discloses that she and producer Jon Peters considered casting Elvis Presley in "A Star is Born" before ultimately choosing Kris Kristofferson. The memoir concludes with Streisand expressing her disappointment at never getting to make the "Gypsy" movie musical she had long dreamed of.
Bradley Cooper reflects on his 19 years of sobriety, crediting his luck and gradual fame for helping him avoid getting lost in the spotlight. He discusses how his sobriety made it easier for him to portray an addict in "A Star is Born" and expresses gratitude for the roles he has received. Cooper also opens up about his struggles with addiction and self-esteem after leaving the TV series "Alias" and losing his father to cancer. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth and being a better father.
Actor Bradley Cooper opened up about his past struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, revealing that he believed it would cost him his life. Cooper, who has been sober for 19 years, credited his roommate Will Arnett for helping him start his path to recovery. He also discussed a difficult period after his father's death, where he almost fell off the wagon. Cooper expressed gratitude for being able to channel his experiences into his roles, particularly in "A Star Is Born." He is now working on the Leonard Bernstein biopic "Maestro."
Drena De Niro, the adopted daughter of actor Robert De Niro, announced the tragic death of her 19-year-old son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez. Leandro, who was pursuing a career in acting, appeared alongside his mother in the film A Star Is Born. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.