Month: December 2025

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‘Fool (If You Think It’s Over)’ singer Chris Rea dies at 74

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‘Fool (If You Think It’s Over)’ singer Chris Rea dies at 74

Chris Rea, English singer-songwriter and guitarist, portrait, in his studio in 2005. (Photo by Richard Ecclestone/Redferns)British singer/songwriter Chris Rea, who had a hit in the '70s with “Fool (If You Think it’s Over),” has passed away at the age of 74. His death was confirmed in a statement posted on his Facebook page.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Chris, who died peacefully earlier today following a short illness,” read the statement. “Chris’s music […]

todayDecember 22, 2025

Bruce Springsteen releases first-ever live performance of ‘Nebraska’

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Bruce Springsteen releases first-ever live performance of ‘Nebraska’

Artwork for Bruce Springsteen's 'Nebraska Live' (Sony Music)When Bruce Springsteen released the box set Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition in October, it included a present-day recording of The Boss performing his album Nebraska in its entirety at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. Now, the rocker is giving fans who didn’t buy the box set a chance to experience it.Springsteen has now made the performance available to rent or own via digital outlets.Bruce has performed songs from Nebraska live over the years, […]

todayDecember 22, 2025

Barry Manilow announces cancer diagnosis, surgery forces postponement of shows

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Barry Manilow announces cancer diagnosis, surgery forces postponement of shows

Barry Manilow performs during 'Manilow: The Last Detroit Concert' at Little Caesars Arena, June, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)Barry Manilow has been forced to postpone his January concerts so he can undergo cancer surgery, the legendary singer announced on Monday.In a statement on Instagram, Manilow writes that he'd recently suffered through weeks of bronchitis, so his doctor ordered an MRI to "make sure that everything was OK." He goes on to say that the test "discovered a cancerous […]

todayDecember 22, 2025

On This Day, Dec. 22, 2014: Joe Cocker dies at age 70

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On This Day, Dec. 22, 2014: Joe Cocker dies at age 70

On This Day, Dec. 22, 2014 ...British singer Joe Cocker died of lung cancer in Colorado at the age of 70.Known for his raspy voice and expressive body movements while performing, Cocker first gained commercial success thanks to his soulful cover of The Beatles’ "With a Little Help From My Friends," which appeared on his debut album.The song, which featured Jimmy Page on guitar, hit #1 in the U.K. and was later used as the theme song for the ABC […]

todayDecember 22, 2025

In brief: ‘The Breadwinner’ trailer and more

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In brief: ‘The Breadwinner’ trailer and more

If you haven't watched the movie Bugonia yet, you'll have an opportunity to do it at home very soon. The Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film arrives on Peacock for its streaming debut on Dec. 26. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in the psychological thriller that's been nominated for three Golden Globe awards ...Nate Bargatze makes his feature film acting debut in the official trailer for The Breadwinner. The Sony Pictures film also stars Mandy Moore as a wife and mother who […]

todayDecember 22, 2025

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up box office with #1 debut

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up box office with #1 debut

Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' (20th Century Studios)We see you, Avatar: Fire and Ash, at the top of the box office.The third film in James Cameron's epic sci-fi series opens at #1 with an $88 million haul in its debut weekend, Box Office Mojo reports.While certainly a good start, Avatar: Fire and Ash has a ways to go if it hopes to catch up to its predecessors. The 20th Century Studios franchise has spawned the highest and third-highest […]

todayDecember 22, 2025

The Year in Music 2025: Led Zeppelin gets the documentary treatment, plus ‘Physical Graffiti’ turns 50

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The Year in Music 2025: Led Zeppelin gets the documentary treatment, plus ‘Physical Graffiti’ turns 50

After waiting almost four years, Led Zeppelin fans finally got to see the story of their favorite band on the big screen with the February 2025 release of Becoming Led Zeppelin, the first officially sanctioned documentary about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band.The film, directed by Bernard MacMahon, first premiered as a work in progress at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. It took until May 2024 for Sony Pictures Classics to acquire the rights to the completed project.Described […]

todayDecember 22, 2025

On ‘SNL,’ Ariana Grande and Cher help Bowen Yang say goodbye

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On ‘SNL,’ Ariana Grande and Cher help Bowen Yang say goodbye

Musical guest Cher, host Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang during promos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (Rosalind O’Connor/NBC)Ariana Grande returned to host Saturday Night Live for a third time on Dec. 20, and her appearance doubled as a farewell lap for her Wicked co-star and departing SNL cast member Bowen Yang.Grande kicked off the show by poking fun at herself, noting that she'd last hosted about a year ago. "So many people have been asking me if I'm going to revisit […]

todayDecember 21, 2025

The Human Cost Of Inflation: One Mother’s View From The Financial Edge

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The Human Cost Of Inflation: One Mother’s View From The Financial Edge

Christina Kuhn’s life is a daily race against rising prices, stagnant wages and the constant fear that one unexpected expense could cause her family to lose everything. In this intimate portrait of a Michigan family stretched to their limit, we explore what it really feels like to live without a safety net in today’s economy. Christina Kuhn, Michigan resident, mother Links for more info: How to Receive Federal Financial Assistance Getting Help Through 211 America’s Affordability Crisis – Time Magazine […]

todayDecember 21, 2025