Patti Smith reveals cover for upcoming memoir ‘Bread of Angels’

Cover of Patti Smith's 'Bread of Angels'/courtesy of Random HousePatti Smith has unveiled the cover of her next memoir, Bread of Angels.The "People Have the Power" singer revealed the cover on Instagram, writing that it features a "graceful photograph" taken by artist Robert Mapplethorpe in 1979.She adds that the photo was taken "in the same room where he shot the Horses cover," referring to her 1975 debut album."This cover is a beautiful way to continue our lifelong collaboration," she adds."Robert Mapplethorpe took this photograph at a deeply […]

August 12, 2025

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Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Electric guitar going up for auction

Eddie Van Halen performing at Cobo Arena on August 13, 1982, in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Ross Marino/GettyOne of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitars is going up for auction in September.The rocker’s Kramer Electric, 1982, which is based on his original “Frankenstein” guitar and features Van Halen's well-known black-and-white stripe abstract design, will be up for auction as part of Sotheby’s Grails Week.The guitar, which Eddie played on tour in 1982 and 1983, features Eddie’s signature with a note to his […]

August 12, 2025

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On This Day, Aug. 12, 2012: Queen, The Who & more perform at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics

On This Day, Aug. 12, 2012 ...Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Who and The Kinks’ Ray Davies were among the artists who performed at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics, held at Olympic Stadium.Queen’s May and Taylor were joined by Jessie J to perform "We Will Rock You" and Davies performed "Waterloo Sunset." The Who closed the evening with a medley of three hits: "Baba O'Riley," "See Me, Feel Me" and "My Generation.”Dubbed A Symphony of British Music, the evening also featured Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason and Genesis’ Mike Rutherford, who performed […]

August 12, 2025

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In brief: ‘Swiped’ trailer, ‘Shrek 5’ postponed and more

Noah Centineo is setting his sights on a Rambo prequel. Deadline reports that the actor will star in the film John Rambo. While the plot of the film is being kept under wraps, the outlet reports the film will be the origin story of a young John Rambo during the Vietnam War. Sylvester Stallone previously played the character in the original 1982 film ...Somebody once told me Shrek 5 has been postponed. Variety reports that Universal and DreamWorks Animation have delayed the release of the fifth Shrek film. It was supposed to debut in […]

August 12, 2025

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Led Zeppelin shares remastered ‘Houses of the Holy’ from ‘Physical Graffiti’ 50th anniversary release

Cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Physical Graffiti'/Atlantic Records/Rhino EntertainmentLed Zeppelin has shared a remastered version of their track “Houses of the Holy,” which will be part of the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of their classic album Physical Graffiti.“Houses of the Holy” is one of several remastered Physical Graffiti tracks Led Zeppelin has recently posted on their official YouTube page. They previously shared “In My Time of Dying,” “The Rover” and “Custard Pie.”Led Zeppelin announced in July they will mark the album's anniversary with the release of a new […]

August 12, 2025

Whitney Houston auction raises over 0K for late singer’s Legacy Foundation

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Whitney Houston auction raises over $200K for late singer’s Legacy Foundation

Auction included Whitney Houston's 1993/1994 tour outfit (Chris Grieve/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)Items owned by the late Whitney Houston brought in more than $200,000 at a Monday charity auction.The auction included clothing and jewelry worn by the late singer, as well as Platinum sales plaques and other personal items. Among the highlights were the blue jersey Whitney wore at the 1994 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and a black Marc Bouwer cat suit with crystal embellishments, both of which sold for […]

August 12, 2025

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Apple TV+ shares first look at ‘Mr. Scorsese’ documentary event

Martin Scorsese in 'Mr. Scorsese,' premiering October 17, 2025, on Apple TV+. (Apple)We have our first look at the documentary event centering on Martin Scorsese.Apple TV+ has released a first-look clip of Mr. Scorsese, the upcoming five-part documentary event about the Academy Award-winning filmmaker.In the clip, Scorsese and many of his movie-making friends, including Steven Spielberg, discuss how the director's cut of Taxi Driver almost did not come to be. The group also talks about the lengths Scorsese was willing to go to to make sure the […]

August 12, 2025

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Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham tease fans with something coming Wednesday

Cover of 1973's 'Buckingham Nicks'/Rhino RecordsStevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are getting their fans excited for some more news.The pair shared a tease on Instagram featuring a radio playing the song “Don’t Let Me Down Again,” with the caption “Wednesday.”“Don’t Let Me Down Again” was the first single from the Fleetwood Mac stars' only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks. The album is being released Sept. 19, digitally and on CD, with newly remastered sound. This will mark the first-ever reissue of the album, which has been unavailable […]

August 11, 2025

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Sophie Turner responds to getting mom-shamed for attending Oasis concert

Sophie Turner attends the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 photocall at Palais Des Papes on May 22, 2025, in Avignon, France. (Olga Gasnier/WireImage via Getty Images)Sophie Turner is responding to a critic who mom-shamed her.The actress, who shares daughters Willa Jonas and Delphine Jonas with ex-husband Joe Jonas, defended herself in a response to an Instagram comment on her post about attending an Oasis concert.Turner shared memories from her evening at the Oasis concert to her Instagram. The post included everything from concert videos and pictures of her smiling with friends […]

August 11, 2025

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