Blair Underwood to narrate Lionel Richie’s memoir, ‘Truly’

Cover of Lionel Richie's memoir 'Truly'/(Harper One)Lionel Richie has lined up an A-list actor to voice the audiobook for his upcoming memoir, Truly. Emmy Award-winning actor Blair Underwood is set to read the audiobook, with Richie reading the introduction."It is an absolute honor to share Lionel Richie’s extraordinary and meteoric rise within the music industry but most importantly to introduce you to the exceptional heart and humanity of the man himself," Underwood says. "His story is both inspirational and revelatory for all generations.""It was a joy […]

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Def Leppard announces dates for 2026 UK and European

Joe Elliott and Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard perform at Marvel Stadium on November 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)Def Leppard has revealed their 2026 summer plans.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced dates for a new U.K. and European tour, featuring special guest Extreme on select dates.The tour is set to kick off June 13 in Rättvik, Sweden, with the U.K. portion beginning June 26 in Belfast, Ireland. The tour features a […]

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Ballet of The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ to debut in New York in November

Pete Townshend attends the press night after party for Pete Townshend's "Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet" at Sadler's Wells Theatre on June 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)The Who’s rock opera Quadrophenia debuted as a ballet in the U.K. back in May, and now the production is coming to America.Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia, A Rock Ballet is set to run at New York City Center from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16. Directed by Rob Ashford, the production features the orchestral version of the album […]

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Chloë Grace Moretz announces marriage to partner Kate Harrison

Chloë Grace Moretz attends the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 photocall at Palais Des Papes on May 22, 2025, in Avignon, France. (Antoine Flament/Getty Images)Chloë Grace Moretz married her partner Kate Harrison over Labor Day Weekend.The pair, who got engaged on Jan. 1 after seven years together, confirmed their nuptials over the weekend in an interview with Vogue, giving the outlet an inside look at their final fittings at the Louis Vuitton Atelier in Paris, France.Moretz tied the knot with Harrison, a photographer and model, […]

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David Byrne shares playlist ahead of upcoming wedding

David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar attend the "Dune: Part Two" premiere at Lincoln Center on February 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)David Byrne is releasing a new solo album, Who is the Sky?, on Friday, but that’s not the only reason he has to celebrate.In August the Talking Heads frontman revealed in an interview with The Times that he was engaged to businesswoman and artist Mala Gaonkar. He revealed in an Instagram Story Monday that they'll be getting married "this week," and he shared the […]

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‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Mystery’ to get limited theatrical run ahead of Netflix debut

Josh O'Connor and Daniel Craig in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.' (Netflix)The third Knives Out film is coming to theaters.Netflix has announced that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Mystery will release in select movie theaters for a limited, two-week run starting on Nov. 26. This comes ahead of its Netflix streaming debut on Dec. 12.It is unclear how many markets the third Knives Out film will play in. The sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery played in 600 movie theaters nationwide for one week in […]

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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe posts correct lyrics for ‘It’s the End of the World As We Know It’

Michael Stipe performs at soundcheck for the Michael Dorf presents the 20th Annual Charity Concert, "People Have The Power - A Celebration Of Patti Smith" show at Carnegie Hall on March 26, 2025 in New York City. (Al Pereira/Getty Images)R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe took some time during the holiday weekend to make sure everyone knows the correct lyrics to the band's song "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)."Stipe's signature vocal style long […]

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The Who revisits ‘Who Are You’ with new super-deluxe edition reissue

Cover of The Who's 'Who Are You'/(UMe)The Who is revisiting their classic album Who Are You with whole host of new reissues, including a massive super-deluxe edition.Out Oct. 31, the seven-CD/Blu-ray super-deluxe edition includes a newly remastered version of the album, along with over 70 unreleased tracks. Bonus material includes the first mix of the album by producer Glyn Jones, which the band rejected, plus early run-throughs of songs, session outtakes, demos and live recordings.Highlights include drummer Keith Moon singing “I Saw Her Standing There” and "Barbara Ann” from the 1977 […]

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On This Day, Sept. 2, 1988: Bruce Springsteen, Sting & Peter Gabriel kick off the Human Rights Now! Tour

On This Day, Sept. 2, 1988…The Human Rights Now! World Tour kicked off at London’s Wembley Stadium, headlined by Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Tracy Chapman and Youssou N’Dour.The tour, benefiting Amnesty International, sought to raise awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in 1948 to enshrine the rights and freedoms of all human beings.The tour hit 20 different countries, and the bill included local musicians in each city.In addition to London, the tour […]

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