Surfers honor The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

Surfers honor Brian Wilson at paddle-out in Huntington Beach, California;Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesThe late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.According to an Instagram post by the city of Huntington Beach, the paddle-out was part of International Surfing Day and featured an appearance by Jan & Dean singer Dean Torrence. Wilson co-wrote one of the duo's biggest hits, "Surf City."According to the L.A Times, at least 400 […]

June 23, 2025

Entertainment

‘MobLand’ renewed for season 2 on Paramount+

Jason Bell/Paramount+MobLand is coming back for more.Paramount+ has renewed the action-crime series for season 2. The show, which is executive produced by Guy Ritchie, is the second-most-watched original series on the streaming service. It has accumulated 26 million viewers and counting.Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren star in the series about two mob families who find themselves in a war that threatens to ruin their empires and lives.Ronan Bennett created and co-wrote the series, which was executive produced by […]

June 23, 2025

Music

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

ABC/Isa Mae AstuteHe may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2's The Edge just became an Irish citizen.The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to Welsh parents in Essex, England, officially became an Irish citizen during a ceremony Monday in County Kerry, Ireland."I have always felt Irish, Ireland will always be home to me and I’m so grateful for that," he said. He noted that his application for citizenship was […]

June 23, 2025

Music

Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

Harry Herd/RedfernsEric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5.All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. The substance abuse rehabilitation center was founded by Clapton in 1998.Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.Clapton is set to launch a short U.S. tour starting Sept. 8 in Nashville. In addition to the […]

June 23, 2025

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Brad Pitt on attending Alcoholics Anonymous: ‘I needed rebooting’

John Nacion/FilmMagic via Getty ImagesBrad Pitt is opening up about his time attending Alcoholics Anonymous.The actor chatted about attending an AA meeting with Armchair Expert host Dax Shepard in an episode of the podcast released on Monday.Pitt said attending AA was an amazing thing.“I just thought it was just incredible men sharing their experiences, their foibles, their missteps, their wants, their aches, and a lot of humor with it. I thought it was a really special experience," Pitt said.Shepard said […]

June 23, 2025

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On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released ‘Emotional Rescue’

On This Day, June 23, 1980 ... The Rolling Stones released their 15th studio album, Emotional Rescue.The album was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas, and Paris, with additional work completed in New York City.Emotional Rescue hit #1 on the Billboard 200, as well as in several other countries, including the U.K., Canada and Sweden.The album’s title track was a top-10 hit in the U.S., peaking at #9. A second single, "She’s So Cold," was a top-40 hit.The album was certified double Platinum in […]

June 23, 2025

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AC/DC announces Australian Power Up tour dates

Scott Legato/Getty ImagesAC/DC is bringing their Power Up tour home.The Aussie Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a five-date Australian leg of the tour, kicking off Nov. 12 in Melbourne. The tour will hit Sydney, Adelaide and Perth before wrapping Dec. 14 in Brisbane.Amyl and the Sniffers, who are also from Australia, are set to open on all dates.Tickets for all shows go on sale Thursday. A complete list of dates and more info on tickets can be found at acdc.com.AC/DC launched […]

June 23, 2025

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Jussie Smollett announces engagement to boyfriend Jabari Redd

Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Fashion Trust U.S.Jussie Smollett is engaged.The Empire alum revealed the big news on Instagram over the weekend, posting a series of photos from his proposal to boyfriend Jabari Redd.Smollett shared that the moment unfolded just one day before his 43rd birthday celebration."I'll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé," he wrote in the caption. "He said YES."The snaps in the post captured the moment Smollett proposed to Redd near a restaurant, from getting down on one knee to slipping the ring on […]

June 23, 2025

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Jon Bernthal will reportedly join Tom Holland in upcoming film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesJon Bernthal could return as the Punisher in Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, the next installment in the Sony/Marvel Spider‑Man franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Directed by Shang‑Chi filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, the film is scheduled to begin production in England this summer and is set for release on July 31, 2026, Sony announced via Instagram back in March.Bernthal previously portrayed Frank Castle in the Netflix series Daredevil and The Punisher, later reprising the role in Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+.While details remain under wraps, the movie reportedly picks up […]

June 23, 2025

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