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Rod Stewart is ‘halfway through’ a new album

Rod Stewart performs in Nashville, August, 2025 (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Rod Stewart playing halftime at the Super Bowl? He's not interested.Speaking to People, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and soccer fan says the idea of headlining the Super Bowl or World Cup holds no appeal for him because he's already performed on the only stage that counts."I've done Glastonbury, so I'm happy,” he said, referring to the U.K.'s most prestigious festival. He performed there in 2002 and last summer.In fact, […]

October 7, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Ballard’ renewed for season 2 at Prime Video and more

A documentary about legendary Saturday Night Live writer Jim Downey is headed to Peacock. The streaming service has announced that the film Downey Wrote That will be available to stream on Oct. 17. The documentary will explore his career, including his sketches, contributions and influence as one of the most impactful writers in the history of the late-night comedy series. It will feature interviews with Downey, John Mulaney, Conan O’Brien, Martin Short, Ben Stiller, Kenan Thompson and more ...The upcoming […]

October 7, 2025

Entertainment

Ridley Scott calls most modern movies ‘s***,’ says he rewatches his own instead

Ridley Scott poses ahead of his conversation on stage at BFI Southbank on October 5, 2025, in London, England. (John Phillips/Getty Images)Ridley Scott has had enough of modern moviemaking.The director, who has helmed films such as Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator, recently spoke at the BFI Southbank about his movie and TV-watching habits. Metro reports that Ridley, while in conversation with his son Luke Scott, said he watches plenty of the latest titles in order to find new acting talent. Lately, however, he […]

October 7, 2025

Music

Kelly Hansen to play his final Foreigner show: ‘I’ve put in my time’

Kelly Hansen of Foreigner performs onstage during The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis 39th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner on September 29, 2025 at the New York Hilton Midtown (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis)Foreigner frontman Kelly Hansen will play his final show with the band on Saturday in Atlantic City, New Jersey. And it sounds like he’s not totally sure what he’ll do next.“I'm trying not to use the word retirement. I don't even know […]

October 7, 2025

Music

Bonnie Raitt and Bob Weir to appear in John Prine tribute concert film

Poster for 'You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine'/(Abramorama)Bonnie Raitt and Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir are among the artists appearing in an upcoming concert film celebrating the life of Americana artist John Prine.You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine focuses on a star-studded Prine tribute concert that took place at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in October 2022. The film features performances from the show and interviews with those who took part.Other artists featured in the film include Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, […]

October 6, 2025

Entertainment

Dwayne Johnson reacts to ‘The Smashing Machine’ opening weekend

Dwayne Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine.' (A24)Dwayne Johnson is opening up about the opening weekend box office performance of his latest movie, The Smashing Machine.The film, which was directed by Benny Safdie, tells the story of two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr. Johnson plays the legendary mixed martial artist and fighter in the sports biopic, which earned $6 million during its opening weekend. This makes it the lowest box office debut of Johnson's acting career.Johnson took to Instagram on Monday […]

October 6, 2025

Music

Lenny Kravitz to star in Sunday Night Basketball intro

Lenny Kravitz performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/Disney/Randy HolmesBasketball fans are going to be seeing a lot of Lenny Kravitz.The “Let Love Rule” rocker is set to star in NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball intro, which debuts Feb. 1 on NBC and Peacock."I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid,” Kravitz shares. “I am happy to be invited to take part with NBC Sports and the NBA, and I celebrate their support of sports, music, and culture. I am […]

October 6, 2025 2

Entertainment

Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson star in ‘Die My Love’ trailer

Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in 'Die My Love.' (MUBI/Kimberley French)Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star in the new trailer for Die My Love.MUBI released the official trailer for the upcoming film on Monday. The film, which was directed by Lynne Ramsay, is based on the novel by Ariana Harwicz.Lawrence stars as Grace, who has recently moved into an old house deep in the country with her partner, Jackson, played by Pattinson."With ambitions to write The Great American Novel, Grace […]

October 6, 2025 6

Music

Ace Frehley cancels remainder of 2025 tour

Ace Frehley performs in concert at Haute Spot Event Venue on July 13, 2023 in Cedar Park, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has canceled the remainder of his 2025 tour.The rocker initially canceled a show at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California, on Sept. 26 after injuring himself in a fall, but now Frehley has cleared his schedule for the year.“Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel […]

October 6, 2025