Kate Beckinsale shares tribute honoring late mother Judy Loe

Jon Furniss/WireImage via Getty ImagesKate Beckinsale has shared a tribute to her late mother, Judy Loe.The actress mourned the death of her mom in a post shared to Instagram on Thursday. Loe died on Tuesday, July 15, at age 78. The British actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as General Hospital, Inspector Morse, Casualty and Holby City.In her tribute post, Beckinsale wrote she did not want to post this news, but that she did because she […]

July 18, 2025

Entertainment

‘John Proctor is the Villain’ film on the way from producer Tina Fey

John Lamparski/Getty ImagesA film adaptation of John Proctor is the Villain is on the way.Tina Fey and Marc Platt are producing a movie based on the hit Broadway play John Proctor is the Villain. Sadie Sink, who earned a Tony nomination for her role in the stage production, will executive produce the film.The news was confirmed in a post shared by the official John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway Instagram account on Friday. The account posted a screenshot of […]

July 18, 2025

Music

John Oates drops ‘Real Thing Going On’ from upcoming album ‘Oates’

Courtesy John OatesJohn Oates has shared another taste of his upcoming solo record, Oates, due out Aug. 29.The latest is the new single "Real Thing Going On." The song is described as having melodies reminiscent of the "classic groove-oriented R&B and pop" he was known for in the '70s and '80s, when he rose to fame as one half of the hit duo Hall & Oates."Real Thing Going On" is available via digital outlets.This is the second single the Rock & Roll Hall […]

July 18, 2025

Music

Elton John lands career-first milestone with ‘Diamonds’’ 400th week on UK chart

Virgin EMI/Universal MusicElton John has landed a new chart milestone in the U.K.The rocker’s greatest hits compilation Diamonds has now spent 400 weeks on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, his first album ever to spend that length of time on the chart.“He’s still standing!" the Official Charts announced on social media, a reference to Elton's 1983 hit song "I'm Still Standing."Released in November 2017, Diamonds was Elton’s first career-spanning compilation, featuring hits from 1970 to 2016. The album hit #1 in the U.K. in January 2025, 374 weeks […]

July 18, 2025

Music

On This Day, July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium

On This Day, July 18, 2008...Billy Joel performed the final concert at New York's historic Shea Stadium ahead of its demolition.The show, a culmination of a two-night stand at the home of the New York Mets, saw Joel welcoming several guests, including Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Steven Tyler, Roger Daltrey and Paul McCartney, who was driven to the stage by the same groundskeeper who drove The Beatles when they played Shea in 1965.A documentary of the shows, Last Play at […]

July 18, 2025

Music

Paul Simon bribed to play ‘Kodachrome’ at Los Angeles concert

Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesPaul Simon broke out a classic tune at his Wednesday night concert in Los Angeles, but he had to be bribed to do so.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was playing the final night of a five-night stand at Disney Hall when, according to a fan post on social media, an audience member yelled out a request to play the 1973 tune “Kodachrome,” from his third studio album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon.The caption […]

July 18, 2025

Entertainment

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Prime VideoThe Summer I Turned Pretty: Belly must choose between Jeremiah and Conrad in the third and final season.Paramount+Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The third season of the sci-fi series premieres with two episodes.NetflixUntamed: Eric Bana is a special agent for the National Parks Service in the limited series.HBO, HBO MaxBilly Joel: And So It Goes: The documentary follows the life […]

July 18, 2025

Music

Albums by Carly Simon, Bread & more released in quadrophonic sound

RhinoThe label is set to release four new compilations in quadraphonic sound with a high-res stereo transfer. The latest, celebrating Elektra Records' 75th anniversary, includes Bread’s 1973 album The Very Best of Bread, Carly Simon’s 1975 release The Best of Carly Simon, Judy Collins’ 1972 album Colors of the Day and the New Seekers’ 1973 album The Best of New Seekers.All four have been transferred from the original analog four-track quad master tapes. They are available now at Rhino.com.This isn’t the first time […]

July 18, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Platonic’ season 2 trailer and more

The trailer for season 2 of Platonic has arrived. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne star in the trailer for the upcoming 10-episode season of the Apple TV+ series. Season 2 finds best friends Will and Sylvia trying to be each other's rock as they're hit with new midlife hurdles. The new season premieres on Aug. 6 ...The live-action Lilo & Stitch has become the first film to hit $1 billion at the global box office this year. Disney CEO Bob […]

July 18, 2025

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