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On This Day, April 1, 2008: The Rolling Stones release the soundtrack to ‘Shine a Light’

On This Day, April 1, 2008 …The Rolling Stones released Shine a Light, the soundtrack to their Martin Scorsese-directed concert film of the same name.The concert doc featured performances from the band’s two-night stand at the intimate Beacon Theatre in New York, which took place October 29 and November 1, 2006. The shows happened during their A Bigger Bang Tour.The movie featured special guests Jack White, Buddy Guy and Christina Aguilera performing with the Stones; they also appeared on the soundtrack.Performances […]

April 1, 2026

Music

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kick off politically charged Land of Hope and Dreams American tour

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band perform during Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour at Target Center on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band launched their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour in Minneapolis Tuesday night, streaming the first two songs live on YouTube.The Boss began the show with “a prayer for our men and women in service overseas,” before saying, “The mighty E Street Band […]

April 1, 2026

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Backrooms’ official trailer and more

Happy Feet is dancing its way to Broadway. The Oscar-winning animated film is being adapted into a brand-new stage musical. This production will be based on the Warner Bros. movie directed by George Miller. Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden is set to helm the show from a book written by Douglas Lyons. Happy Feet will feature the hit songs from the movie, as well as a new lineup of chart-toppers that audiences will know and love, according to a press […]

April 1, 2026

Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ season 2 finale gets theatrical release

Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in season 2 of 'The Pitt.' (Warrick Page/HBO Max)The Pitt is headed to movie theaters.Fans of the Emmy-winning TV series will be able to watch its season 2 finale on the big screen. HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures have teamed with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for advance theatrical screenings of the episode.In a press release, HBO Max said this season 2 finale theatrical release is set "to honor the dedication and impact of healthcare professionals […]

April 1, 2026

Music

New sustainability award named in honor of Bob Weir

Bobby Weir (Photo by Chloe Weir Photography)The late Bob Weir is being honored for his commitment to protecting the environment.The Music Sustainability Alliance has announced a new award named after the Grateful Dead co-founder, who passed away in January. The MSA Bobby Weir Sustainability Awards, to be handed out annually, will recognize “individuals and organizations in music who are advancing environmental responsibility and climate action.”Weir’s family has thrown their support behind the awards, which “celebrate those who embody his long-standing commitment to […]

April 1, 2026

Music

Journey frontman Arnel Pineda almost bailed on band’s Final Frontier farewell tour

Arnel Pineda of Journey performs at TD Coliseum on March 09, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images)Journey is currently on their Final Frontier farewell tour, but it sounds like it almost didn’t happen.A new article in Rolling Stone looks behind the scenes of the tour, featuring interviews with Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain and singer Arnel Pineda prior to the kickoff. It delves into the contentious relationship between Cain and Schon, and also reveals that Pineda originally didn’t want to do the tour.Pineda’s reluctance […]

March 31, 2026

Music

Barry Manilow ‘tried to write like’ Billie Eilish for new album, but failed: ‘Where is the chorus?’

Barry Manilow, 'What A Time.' (STILETTO Entertainment)Barry Manilow may be 83 years old, but he's aware of what's going on in today's music — and he just doesn't get it. He even tried to write songs like one of today's biggest pop stars, but couldn't pull it off.Speaking to The Times of London, Barry, who's going to release what he says is his final album in June, said, "The truth is that for this record I really studied what’s going […]

March 31, 2026

Entertainment

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ season 2 gets Netflix premiere date

Gordon Cormier as Aang in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' season 2. (Netflix)The release date for Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 has arrived.Netflix has announced that season 2 of the live-action reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon animated series will release on June 25. The streaming service also released a behind-the-scenes video showing off the cast on the set of season 2.Stars Gordon Cormier (Aang), Kiawentiio (Katara), Ian Ousley (Sokka), Dallas Liu (Zuko), Elizabeth Yu (Azula) and Miyako (Toph) talk about […]

March 31, 2026

Music

Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Soft Cell playing 2026 Darker Waves Festival

Darker Waves 2026 lineup. (Darker Waves Festival)Simple Minds, Adam Ant and Soft Cell are among the artists set to play the Darker Waves Festival, taking place Nov. 14 at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California.The festival, which mostly focuses on '80s and '90s alternative music, will be headlined by Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey, and feature 35 artists across three stages. Other artists on the bill include Gary Numan, The Motels, Missing Persons, Modern English, Marky Ramone, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks […]

March 31, 2026