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On This Day, Sept. 9, 2014: U2 gave away their new album, ‘Songs of Innocence’, to iTunes users

On This Day, Sept. 9, 2014 ...U2 gave away their new album Songs of Innocence, with the record automatically appearing in the music libraries of some 500 million iTunes users.The album, the 13th studio release from the Irish rockers, included the lead single "The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)," which was featured in a TV ad for Apple. Other singles included "Every Breaking Wave" and "Song for Someone."But not everyone wanted Songs of Innocence. In fact, angry Apple customers compared the unwanted album to […]

September 9, 2025

Music

New Wings anthology coming in November

Cover of Wings anthology/(UMG)The music of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band Wings is being explored in a new collection.Simply titled Wings, the anthology, personally overseen by McCartney, will be released digitally and as a three-LP or two-CD set. It features remastered versions of such Wings classics as “Band on the Run," “Live and Let Die,” “Jet," “Silly Love Songs,” “Let 'Em In” and more.There will also be a three-LP, limited edition color vinyl version; a Blu-ray that will feature the first ever Dolby Atmos mixes of the songs; a […]

September 9, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Leanne’ renewed for season 2 at Netflix and more

Dwayne Johnson is getting back in the ring with Benny Safdie. Deadline reports that Johnson is set to star in The Smashing Machine director's next film, Lizard Music. Safdie will adapt the script from the novel by Daniel Pinkwater. Johnson will play Chicken Man in the film. The sci-fi novel follows the story of a young boy who gets involved with a group of intelligent lizards who tell him about an invasion from outer space ...Leanne is coming back for a sophomore season. Netflix has renewed the comedy series from Leanne Morgan for season […]

September 9, 2025

Entertainment

Jenny Slate on her first Emmy nomination for ‘Dying for Sex’

Jenny Slate as Nikki in 'Dying for Sex.' (Sarah Shatz/FX)Jenny Slate is nominated for her first Emmy for her role in Dying for Sex.Slate plays Nikki on the FX miniseries, and she told ABC Audio that, because she mostly lives in a small town in Massachusetts, she hasn't been talking about the accomplishment all that much."It has been a lot of me privately trying to figure out what to do with the information. It's flattering," Slate said. "When I found out that people […]

September 9, 2025

Entertainment

Kerry Washington says she ‘learned so much from’ Ben Affleck while working with him on ‘Animals’

Chrisean Rose/InStyleKerry Washington has a few projects on the horizon, one of which is the upcoming movie Animals, directed by Ben Affleck. In an interview exclusive to InStyle, she talks about her role in the film and what it was like to work alongside the actor."I play Ben’s wife. I’m a mom and he’s running for mayor, and we have some unfortunate events unfold in our life with our kid," she says of the plot, before praising Ben's approach to directing. "[He is] a […]

September 9, 2025

Music

The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone & Chris White to appear at UK events celebrating ‘Odessey and Oracle’ reissue

The Zombies' 'Odessey and Oracle'/Beechwood Park RecordsThe Zombies are set to reissue their iconic sophomore album, Odessey and Oracle, on Sept. 26, and members of the band will celebrate the release with some special events in England.Frontman Colin Blunstone and bassist/co-songwriter Chris White are set to appear at two events: an acoustic performance and Q&A on Sept. 25 at EartH Theatre in London, and a listening party and Q&A at Pioneer Club in the band's hometown of St. Albans.After Odessey and Oracle was recorded in 1967, the album was remixed in a then-new stereo […]

September 9, 2025

Music

Members of Cheap Trick, Toto, The Go-Go’s to play Freezing Man concerts to benefit epilepsy research

Joey's Song logo/Courtesy of Joey's SongCheapTrick’s Rick Nielsen and Daxx Nielsen, Toto’s Steve Porcaro and The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin are among the artists taking part in the upcoming Freezing Man concerts, raising support for epilepsy research and education.The concerts, put on by the nonprofit Joey’s Song, will take place Jan. 9 and 10 at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, and will feature all-star collaborations from over 35 artists.Other artists on this year’s bill include The Bangles' Vicki Peterson and Debbi Peterson, Garbage’s Butch Vig and Duke Erikson, and members of such bands as Silversun Pickups, Belly, Letters To Cleo, Portugal. The […]

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Entertainment

‘Saturday Night Live’ season 51 cast finalized: Report

Colin Jost and Michael Che on 'Saturday Night Live.' (Will Heath/NBC)It seems the Saturday Night Live cast shake-ups are over.The upcoming 51st season of the late-night comedy sketch series has finished announcing its new arrivals and departures, Variety reports.Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Chloe Fineman and Kenan Thompson are all set to return for the new season of the show, with Thompson back for a record-breaking 23rd season on the program.Additionally, Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che are returning for season 51. They will host the beloved sketch for their 12th season together.Also returning […]

September 8, 2025

Music

John Fogerty announces new Las Vegas dates, including New Year’s Eve show

John Fogerty Las Vegas residency admat/courtesy of Live NationJohn Fogerty will be kicking off the new year in Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a new set of Las Vegas dates, including a special New Year’s Eve show.John Fogerty, Live in Las Vegas at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will consist of six dates: the special Dec. 31 show, followed by performances on Jan. 2 and 3, and March 18, 20 and 21.A ticket presale begins […]

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