On This Day, Jan. 15, 2024: Elton John won an Emmy for ‘Farewell From Dodger Stadium’

On This Day, Jan. 15, 2024…Elton John won the Emmy for outstanding variety special live for Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, the live Disney+ special documenting his final North American concert.Elton was unable to attend the Los Angeles ceremony because he was recovering from knee surgery.The win made Elton an EGOT, as he had already two Oscars, a Tony and six Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Grammy.With the win, the "Rocket Man" singer became the 19th person ever to […]

January 15, 2026

Music

Peter Frampton announces limited-edition Vinylphyle pressing of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’

Cover of Peter Frampton's 'Frampton Comes Alive!'/ (A&M/UMe)Peter Frampton recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his iconic album Frampton Comes Alive! To mark the occasion, he’s announced a special vinyl reissue.The album will be released as a limited-edition Vinylphyle double pressing, sourced from the original 1975 production master by Doug Sax. The release includes a four-panel insert featuring a new interview with Frampton."I can't believe it’s now been 50 years since Frampton Comes Alive! was released, but that record still feels like a living, […]

January 15, 2026

Entertainment

Danielle Brooks, Lewis Pullman to reveal 2026 Oscar nominations

The 98th annual Academy Awards, airing March 15 on ABC. (The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)The hosts for the 2026 Oscar nominations have been announced.Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, it was revealed on Good Morning America Thursday that actress Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman will be revealing all the nominees.Brooks, who is an Oscar nominee for her role in The Color Purple, was recently nominated for a Critics Choice Award for best supporting actress in a comedy series for her performance […]

January 15, 2026

Music

Bob Weir celebration of life happening Saturday in San Francisco

Bob Weir attends the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring The Grateful Dead at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)The life of Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir will be celebrated with a gathering Saturday in San Francisco, birthplace of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band.Homecoming: Celebrating the life of Bobby Weir, will take place at Civic Center Plaza at 12:45 […]

January 15, 2026

Entertainment

In brief: ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 4 official trailer and more

The official trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 has arrived. Netflix released the new trailer for the upcoming season that debuts on Feb. 5. The 10-episode season finds Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, coming face to face with his most challenging case yet — his own ...The upcoming God of War series at Prime Video has cast Ryan Hurst to play the lead character of Kratos. Hurst previously played Thor in the Playstation game God of War Ragnarök and […]

January 15, 2026

Entertainment

Dewayne Perkins reflects on ‘The Upshaws” final season: ‘It’s been a beautiful journey’

Key art for final season of 'The Upshaws' (Courtesy of Netflix)Season 5 (also billed as Part 7) of The Upshaws premieres on Netflix Wednesday, giving fans one final set of stories from the titular family. Dewayne Perkins, who plays their neighbor Hector, a recurring character on the series, spoke to ABC Audio about the show coming to an end."It's sad because I really enjoyed it, but it's been a beautiful journey. A lot of shows don't last for that long, especially now in […]

January 15, 2026

Entertainment

Peter Jackson to introduce ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films in theatrical rerelease

Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.' (Warner Bros. Pictures/Fathom Entertainment)Fans of The Lord of the Rings will get a special surprise as the films return to theaters to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring.All three of The Lord of the Rings films are returning to cinemas this January. Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Entertainment have announced that director Peter Jackson has recorded […]

January 15, 2026

Music

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & more donate to MusiCares Charity Relief Auction

Sir Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney attend the Stella McCartney Winter 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Stella McCartney)Personal items and memorabilia from artists like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Foreigner and Phil Collins are among the pieces up for grabs as part of this year's MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, held every year to support the charitable arm of the Recording Industry.Among the items being offered: a signed […]

January 15, 2026

Music

Ronnie Wood’s guitars highlight new career-spanning anthology

Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones performs during the final night of the Hackney Diamonds '24 Tour at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena on July 21, 2024 in Ridgedale, Missouri. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood is the subject of a new career-spanning book.Fearless: The Anthology, from Genesis Publications, has Wood opening up his personal archive in a book for the first time and features photos of rare instruments, designer stage wear, concert set lists and more.The book […]

January 14, 2026

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