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Books 6 hours ago

Former Guns N' Roses manager exposes unbridled chaos of 'the most dangerous band in the world'

Alan Niven details what it was like managing Guns N' Roses and looking after Slash and Axl Rose during the '80s in his new book, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories."

Entertainment 20 hours ago

Ozzy Osbourne performs final concert with Black Sabbath bandmates and more legendary artists

On Saturday, Ozzy Osbourne performed his final show with his Black Sabbath bandmates at his “Back To The Beginning" farewell concert in Birmingham, England.

Media 1 day ago

Christian, 'tradpop' music making 'a comeback' as conservative ideals become more popular, report says

Christian and traditional pop music has reigned this summer in contrast to 2024's "brat summer" trend, indicating a political and cultural shift, a new report says.

Exclusive Interviews 1 day ago

Lynyrd Skynyrd members share late guitarist Gary Rossington's wish for the band

Johnny Van Zant shares Gary Rossington's request for Lynyrd Skynyrd to continue after his death as the band releases a live album of his last performance.

Kelly Clarkson 1 day ago

Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas residency hours before opening night

Kelly Clarkson's highly anticipated Las Vegas residency opening was postponed hours before showtime because the singer needs vocal rest after demanding preparations.

Media 3 days ago

BBC deemed UK punk-rap duo 'high risk' before controversial anti-Israel performance

The BBC took accountability after Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury performance featuring "Death to the IDF" chants, resulting in staff reassignments and revised broadcast policies.

Entertainment Features 3 days ago

Lee Greenwood says patriotic anthem 'God Bless the USA' is untouchable even in a woke era

Lee Greenwood reflects on his patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA," explaining how the 40-year-old song continues to resonate across generations, even in politically divided times.

Exclusive Interviews 3 days ago

Diddy insider Mark Geragos admits 'the only thing' that surprised him about the verdict

Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges but found guilty on two lesser charges, with legal expert Mark Geragos calling the jury's decision right.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs 4 days ago

Diddy's dream team avoided 'disaster' with one key move, OJ Simpson attorney says

High-profile attorneys Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo, dubbed the "dream team," secured Sean "Diddy" Combs' acquittal on sex trafficking charges after a federal trial.

Exclusive Interviews 5 days ago

Diddy jury deadlocked after rapper's defense played 'high stakes poker': legal expert

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial jurors deadlocked on racketeering charge while reaching verdict on four counts, as experts explain the complexity of RICO charges in the sex crimes case.

Entertainment 5 days ago

Nicole Scherzinger stuns in zebra-print string bikini for 47th birthday beach celebration

Former The Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger celebrates her 47th birthday in a zebra-print bikini, sharing beach videos on Instagram following her Tony Award win for "Sunset Boulevard" on Broadway.

Exclusive Interviews 6 days ago

Diddy case is ‘rare nail-biter’ for prosecution, real possibility of split verdict: expert

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial faces jury complications with notes sent to Judge Subramanian, as experts debate whether sequestering jurors could have prevented deliberation issues.

Exclusive Interviews 6 days ago

Diddy jury setback could indicate a 'stealth juror,' might signal major advantage for defense: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces verdict from 12-person jury after prosecutors portrayed him as criminal enterprise leader, while defense argued government targeted the music mogul.

United Kingdom June 29

UK punk-rap duo sparks outrage with anti-Israel chants at major music festival

Glastonbury organizers 'appalled' by duo Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chants, stating there is 'no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence.'

Entertainment June 29

Paul Simon cancels concerts, set to undergo 'minor' surgery

Paul Simon cancelled multiple East Coast concerts due to chronic and intense back pain requiring minor surgery, with hopes to resume the summer tour.

Music Industry News June 29

Sabrina Carpenter shares new album cover 'approved by God' after backlash over racy image

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter unveiled an alternate album cover for "Man's Best Friend" after fans criticized the original as tone deaf. The album will be released in August.

Entertainment June 29

LeAnn Rimes' teeth fall out mid-concert during performance in Washington

Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes experienced a dental mishap when her bridge popped out mid-performance at a recent concert. She explained in a video how she continued performing.

Brexit June 28

Rod Stewart says he backs Brexit leader Nigel Farage in wide-ranging political discussion

Rock legend Rod Stewart voiced support for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage while criticizing American leadership on Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Media June 28

Rapper pulls out of music festivals alleging they wanted her to make ‘free Palestine’ statements onstage

Musician Azealia Banks pulled out of two UK music festivals while claiming they pressured her to make political statements about the war in Gaza.

Media June 28

Anti-Trump rock star’s vow to ditch politics at shows doesn’t seem to last very long

The 1975's Matty Healy told Glastonbury fans the band would move away from politics, but contradicted this by displaying political imagery during their performance on Friday.

Culture Trends June 28

1980s child star talks 'Goonies' sequel, music career, and why AI threatens Hollywood's ‘magic’

Actor Corey Feldman reflected on 50 years in entertainment, sharing fears about AI's impact on Hollywood, his music career, and insights on "The Goonies" sequel.

Exclusive Interviews June 28

Jana Kramer has taken jobs that challenged her 'moral compass' to pay for child support

Country star Jana Kramer reflects on questionable choices made to pay child support while promoting her new song "Do It in Heels" with Jessie James Decker.

Departed June 26

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson cause of death revealed

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died at 82 from respiratory arrest, with sepsis, chronic kidney disease and neurodegenerative disorder as contributing factors.

Exclusive Interviews June 26

Diddy prosecution's move could 'damage' credibility with jury, expert warns

Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex crimes trial streamlined charges by removing kidnapping, arson and sex trafficking allegations, which may affect a RICO conviction.

Entertainment June 25

Country singer Cody Johnson forced to stop 'God Bless America' performance as violent brawl breaks out

During a show at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio over the weekend, Cody Johnson was forced to stop his concert when a fight ensued in the crowd.

Exclusive Interviews June 25

Diddy's freedom 'rises and falls' on Cassie Ventura testimony as lawyers prep for closing arguments: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense rested without witnesses as prosecutors conclude with testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura that could prove pivotal for conviction.

Exclusive Interviews June 24

Diddy defense's courtroom strategy is a 'calculated risk': expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team decided not to call witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, a strategy experts say hinges on reasonable doubt and avoiding potential damaging testimony.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs June 23

Diddy defense not expected to call any witnesses in sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team will present evidence without witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, while prosecutors showed jurors graphic "freak off" videos.

Music Industry News June 23

Country music singer Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital mid-performance after slurring words

Country star Ronnie McDowell experienced a medical emergency at a Pennsylvania music festival. His son confirmed the singer has been released after "mini stroke" diagnosis.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs June 23

Missing witnesses and lingering questions plague prosecution as Diddy trial nears conclusion: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs sex crimes trial nears conclusion as prosecution wraps up case after six weeks of testimony, with defense expected to rest by Wednesday.