Demond Wilson, Sanford and Son star, dies at 79

Actor Demond Wilson in the TV series "Sanford and Son." (1972-1977) (Bettmann Archive via Getty Images FILE)Demond Wilson, the actor best known for his starring role as Lamont Sanford on the beloved NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has died. He was 79.News of Wilson’s death was confirmed to ABC News in a statement from his longtime publicist, Mark Goldman of Goldman McCormick PR."The family of Demond Wilson is deeply saddened by his passing," the statement read.Goldman added, “Personally, I had […]

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Albums by The Velvet Underground and The Stooges get high fidelity reissue

Covers of The Velvet Underground's 'Loaded' and The Stooges' 'Fun House' (Rhino)The Velvet Underground’s Loaded and The Stooges’ Fun House are the latest albums to get a high fidelity audio release.Both are part of Rhino High Fidelity’s series of limited-edition, high-end vinyl reissues, cut from the original master tapes. Only 5,000 individually numbered copies have been pressed on 180-gram black vinyl and are available now via Rhino.com.Loaded, released in 1970, was The Velvet Underground’s fourth studio album, and their last with lead […]

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Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ at Tom Morello’s Minneapolis concert protesting ICE

Bruce Springsteen performs onstage during the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)Just two days after releasing “Streets of Minneapolis,” Bruce Springsteen performed the protest song live for the first time.The Boss was a special guest at Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello’s A Concert of Solidarity & Resistance to Defend Minnesota, […]

January 30, 2026

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Lou Gramm to host opening weekend of Foreigner’s orchestral Las Vegas residency

Admat for 'Foreigner: The Hits Orchestral – Celebrating 50 Years Live in Vegas' (courtesy of Live Nation)Foreigner is set to open a new Las Vegas residency in March, and they’ve just announced that the band’s original frontman, Lou Gramm, is joining them for two of the shows.Foreigner: The Hits Orchestral – Celebrating 50 Years Live in Vegas at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort will consist of five shows running March 6 to 14. Gramm is set to host opening weekend, […]

January 30, 2026

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Lenny Kravitz unveils intro to NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Basketball’

Lenny Kravitz on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/(ABC/Randy Holmes)Lenny Kravitz has unveiled his intro to NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball programming.The "Let Love Rule" singer debuted the clip on Instagram Friday. In it, he performs a reworked version of the Elvis Presley track “Little Less Conversation,” with the lyrics adjusted to make reference to basketball and the Sunday night programming. The performance is cut with footage of various NBA highlights."I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid," […]

January 30, 2026

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Macaulay Culkin and more pay tribute to Catherine O’Hara following her death

Catherine O'Hara arriving at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)The Hollywood community is mourning veteran actress Catherine O'Hara, who died at the age of 71.O'Hara's manager confirmed news of her death Friday. No cause of death was given.Macaulay Culkin, who starred in 1990's Home Alone and 1992's Home Alone 2 as Kevin McCallister, the son of O'Hara's character, Kate McCallister, remembered his "mama" in an […]

January 30, 2026

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Vin Diesel shares title, release date for next ‘Fast and Furious’ movie

Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in a scene from the film 'The Fast and the Furious.' (Universal/Getty Images)The next Fast and Furious movie is ready to race into theaters.Universal has announced a new title and release date for its upcoming entry in the popular film franchise. The new movie will be called Fast Forever. It is set to debut in theaters on March 17, 2028.Vin Diesel, who stars in and produces the franchise, took to Instagram on Friday to announce the news. […]

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Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins to guest on new Charlie Puth album

Michael McDonald performs at 'An Evening with Michael McDonald and Friends' at The Canyon Club on November 4, 2015. (Photo by Michael Schwartz/WireImage)/Kenny Loggins performs during A Tribute to Brian Wilson September 27, 2025 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)The Dobbie Brothers’ Michael McDonald and singer Kenny Loggins are set to appear on pop star Charlie Puth’s upcoming album, Whatever’s Clever.Charlie reveals in an Instagram video that he loves Yacht Rock, the term for smooth-sounding, jazz-inflected, highly polished […]

January 30, 2026

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Actress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara attends a red carpet for 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on Aug. 28, 2024, in Venice, Italy. (Stefania D'Alessandro/WireImage via Getty Images)Actress Catherine O'Hara has died. She was 71.The Emmy Award winner was best known for her roles in beloved shows and films like Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice and Home Alone.O'Hara's manager confirmed the news of her death Friday. Details surrounding her death are not known.O'Hara's long career saw her take on more than […]

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