Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is trying to contain backlash from guitar makers, players, and online music commentators after sending cease-and-desist letters to companies it says are making guitars that too closely copy the Stratocaster design. The dispute, which began after Fender won a copyright ruling in Germany earlier this year,... Read More »

One of the most recognizable symbols from Ozzy Osbourne’s final chapter will soon become part of a permanent public tribute to the heavy metal pioneer. The bat-shaped throne Osbourne used during his final live appearances is set to join the “Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero” exhibition at Birmingham Museum &... Read More »

Kylie Minogue is returning to the big screen with a new feature film that will pair the pop icon with an unlikely co-star: Quentin Tarantino. The singer and actress has joined the cast of Tangled Up in Blue, an upcoming drama from Welsh filmmaker Jamie Adams. The project, which takes... Read More »

Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are heading to outer space together in Not Alone, a new animated feature from Illumination that will bring the two stars together for the first time on screen. The project was officially announced on Monday, with Illumination confirming that the film is scheduled to arrive... Read More »

Liam Payne’s son, Bear, has been named the sole beneficiary of the former One Direction singer’s estate, according to newly released probate documents, bringing greater clarity to the future of Payne’s assets nearly two years after his death. The documents show that Bear, now 9 years old, will inherit the... Read More »

A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from an elevated area inside Madison Square Garden during Goose's performance, prompting an investigation into the incident by New York authorities. Details surrounding the fall remain limited, but officials confirmed that the individual suffered fatal injuries after falling from an upper section of... Read More »

A piece of Beatles history once thought to be lost forever has resurfaced more than six decades after it was recorded. Complete footage of the band's first appearance on Top of the Pops in 1964 has been recovered, providing an unexpected glimpse into a pivotal moment in the group's early... Read More »

Olivia Rodrigo has revealed one of the more unusual realities of modern concert culture, saying she has personally noticed fans wearing diapers in order to avoid losing their place at the front of the crowd during shows and festivals. The singer shared the story during a recent appearance on Kiss... Read More »

Hellfest organizers were forced to introduce unprecedented restrictions on the festival's final day after authorities placed a red heatwave alert, one of the highest weather warnings issued in France. The measures, announced Sunday morning, marked a significant departure from normal festival operations and reflected growing concerns about the impact of... Read More »

James Franco has returned to social media in an unexpected fashion, launching a TikTok account filled with cryptic videos that have left viewers wondering whether the actor is teasing a new project, attempting a public comeback, or something in between. Using the username @jamesfranco2319, the actor has posted a series... Read More »

Police in England are investigating a couple accused of engaging in a sexual act aboard a Ferris wheel during last weekend's Download Festival, after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media. The alleged encounter reportedly took place on Saturday evening at Donington Park, where tens of thousands of... Read More »

Justin Cary, the longtime bassist for Sixpence None the Richer whose playing helped shape some of the band's most recognizable recordings, has died at the age of 50 following complications from a stroke. News of Cary's death was confirmed Thursday by Sixpence None the Richer frontwoman Leigh Nash, who shared... Read More »

Festivalgoers arriving at Hellfest this week were met with one of the event's most striking attractions: a nearly 20-foot statue of Ozzy Osbourne unveiled in honor of the late Black Sabbath frontman. The monument was revealed as the French metal festival opened on June 18, quickly becoming a focal point... Read More »

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped its upcoming film Artificial, a dramatization of OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, just months after Amazon significantly expanded its business relationship with the artificial intelligence company at the center of the movie’s story. The decision comes as a surprise, given how far along the project... Read More »

James Burrows, the acclaimed television director and co-creator of Cheers, whose work helped define the modern sitcom, has died at the age of 85. Burrows passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by family, according to a statement provided by his relatives. No cause of death was disclosed. His passing marks... Read More »