Elton John celebrates platinum success of ‘Step Into Christmas’

Artwork for Elton John's 'Step Into Christmas' (Mercury Records)Elton John is feeling grateful at the continued success of his holiday track "Step Into Christmas."It was recently announced that the song, originally released way back in 1973, had been certified platinum in the U.S. and four-times platinum in the U.K. and now Elton has shared his thoughts on the feat in a new post on Instagram.Posing next to a picture of his platinum plaques, Elton wrote, "A special Christmas present to me! Step […]

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Paul McCartney tops ‘Billboard’ Boxscore, plus The Beatles drop new holiday yule log

Sir Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena during his 'Got Back' world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)Paul McCartney has landed on top the Billboard Boxscore for November thanks to his Got Back tour.The Beatles legend tops the chart after bringing in $51.7 million from sales of 150,000 tickets for 11 shows. The latest leg of the tour kicked off Sept. 29 in Palm Desert, California, and wrapped Nov. 25 in Chicago.This is the […]

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Fine Young Cannibals’ Roland Gift reveals what drives him crazy — in a good way

Fine Young Cannibals (L-R): David Steele, Roland Gift, and Andy Cox circa 1989 (LGI Stock/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)Fine Young Cannibals recently released FYC40, a "definitive anthology" of the British group who topped the charts in the late '80s. And while the band only released two official albums, their music still endures -- especially their first #1 hit, "She Drives Me Crazy," which has appeared in multiple movies and TV shows over the years.Fine Young Cannibals frontman Roland Gift says one […]

December 23, 2025

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Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers in first ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser trailer

The poster for 'Avengers: Doomsday.' (Marvel)Somehow, Steve Rogers returned.Marvel has publicly released the first teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, and it stars Chris Evans back in his role of the former Captain America, Steve Rogers. This teaser trailer, which was released Tuesday, arrives after footage leaked of it playing in theaters ahead of early screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash.The trailer finds Steve riding a motorcycle up to a farmhouse where he presumably lives. We see a close-up of his […]

December 23, 2025

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Bob Dylan has a lot to say about Willie Nelson

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson during Willie Nelson and Friends: "Outlaws & Angels" - Show and Backstage at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by M. Caulfield/WireImage for NBC Universal Photo Department)Legendary musician Willie Nelson is the subject of a New Yorker profile, but what has everyone talking is Bob Dylan's contribution to the piece, where he had quite a few things to say about the 92-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.Dylan has spent the last two summers on Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival, […]

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James Ransone’s wife remembers actor following his death: ‘We are forever’

James Ransone attends the world premiere of 'It: Chapter Two' at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug. 26, 2019. (Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images)The wife of The Wire actor James Ransone is remembering her late husband following his death at age 46.Jamie McPhee posted a tribute to Instagram on Sunday remembering her husband, who died by suicide on Dec. 19, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner."I told you I have loved you 1000 times before and I know […]

December 23, 2025

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Sean Ono Lennon clarifies comments about younger generations forgetting The Beatles

Sean Ono Lennon accepts the Best Rock Performance award on behalf of The Beatles for "Now and Then" onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Peacock Theater on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)Sean Ono Lennon is clarifying comments he made during a CBS Sunday Morning interview in which he suggested he was worried that younger generations would forget about The Beatles and his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono.In the interview, Sean talked about being the […]

December 23, 2025

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On This Day, Dec. 23, 1989: Phil Collins hits #1 with ‘Another Day in Paradise’

On This Day, Dec. 23, 1989 ...Phil Collins landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Another Day in Paradise,” from his #1 album …But Seriously.The song, which spent four weeks on top of the chart, highlighted the problem of homelessness, and the video featured Collins singing, cut with images of the homeless, refugees and children living in poverty.The track, Collins’ seventh and final solo #1 single, was nominated for four Grammys and picked up the trophy for record of the year.David Crosby sang […]

December 23, 2025

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In brief: ‘Industry’ season 4 final trailer and more

The final trailer for season 4 of Industry has arrived. The upcoming, eight-episode fourth season of the drama series premieres on Jan. 11. It will debut new episodes weekly on HBO and HBO Max. Myha’la stars alongside Kit Harington and Marisa Abela in the new season ...The Smashing Machine is smashing onto HBO Max next month. The drama film starring Dwayne Johnson makes its streaming debut on Jan. 23. Benny Safdie directed the biopic about UFC heavyweight champ Mark Kerr, […]

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