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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will spotlight Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles chapter this spring with a new exhibition dedicated to Wings, the band he formed in 1971. Opening May 15, the exhibit marks the first museum presentation centered exclusively on the group’s decade-long run and will feature materials drawn... Read More »
Country singer-songwriter Megan Moroney used her acceptance speech at the second annual Sharing the Spotlight Awards to push back against what she described as a long-standing narrative in the industry: that only a limited number of women can succeed at the top. Moroney was honored Wednesday in West Hollywood by... Read More »
Queen will revisit a pivotal moment in its early catalog this spring with the release of Queen II Reimagined: Deluxe Collector’s Edition, an expanded box set built around the group’s 1974 sophomore album. The collection arrives March 27 on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms. Originally issued on March 8, 1974,... Read More »
Shia LaBeouf was arrested early Tuesday morning in New Orleans after allegedly striking two individuals during an altercation at a French Quarter bar amid Mardi Gras festivities, according to local authorities. The New Orleans Police Department confirmed that LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery. He is expected... Read More »
The man charged in connection with the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur has lost a key pretrial motion, after a judge declined to suppress evidence obtained during a nighttime search of his Las Vegas home. At a Tuesday hearing, the court rejected arguments from attorneys representing Duane “Keffe D” Davis,... Read More »
A close friend of the late James Van Der Beek is pushing back against criticism surrounding the actor’s family launching a GoFundMe campaign following his death, calling the backlash uninformed and insensitive. Van Der Beek, best known for his roles on Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, died last week at... Read More »
Big Sean has long spoken openly about his mental health, but in a new interview, the Detroit rapper is revisiting one of the darkest periods of his life and the decision to share it publicly. In an upcoming episode of ABC News’ All Access, Big Sean sits down alongside Usher... Read More »
Miley Cyrus is returning to the role that launched her career. The singer and actor will headline a Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, set to premiere March 24 on Disney+. The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an extended interview between Cyrus... Read More »
Billy Steinberg, the songwriter whose emotionally direct lyrics powered some of the biggest pop hits of the Eighties and beyond, has died at 75. Steinberg died Monday, Feb. 16, in Los Angeles, his lawyer confirmed. A cause of death was not disclosed, though he had reportedly been battling cancer. In... Read More »
Nearly five months after its sudden postponement, The Savant, a limited series starring and produced by Jessica Chastain, remains in limbo, with no updated premiere date and no public clarification from Apple TV+ about its future. The series was originally slated to debut last September. Just three days before its... Read More »
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose flinty intensity and unvarnished realism helped define American cinema in the 1970s and beyond, died Sunday at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana Pedraza Duvall, confirmed the news in a statement shared on the actor’s official social media accounts, saying he “passed away... Read More »
More than two decades after her appearance on America’s Next Top Model, Shandi Sullivan is speaking publicly about the experience that once defined her in the public eye and the episode that turned one of the most painful nights of her life into national television. When Sullivan auditioned for the... Read More »
Jimmy Fallon has reportedly abandoned plans to launch a pasta sauce brand alongside music executive Tommy Mottola following renewed scrutiny over Mottola’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The proposed culinary venture, which had been expected to debut next year, is no longer moving forward, according to multiple industry reports. Sources... Read More »
Taylor Swift has formally opposed a trademark application filed by bedding manufacturer Cathay Home for the name “Swift Home,” arguing that the branding could mislead consumers into believing the product line is affiliated with or endorsed by the pop star. According to filings, Swift’s legal team petitioned the U.S. Patent... Read More »
Evan Dando, the singer-songwriter and co-founder of the alternative rock band the Lemonheads, has been hospitalized for mental health treatment following reports that he allegedly sent explicit videos to a fan via social media. In a statement to Rolling Stone, a representative for Dando confirmed that the musician sought medical... Read More »