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‘Road House 2’ adds six professional fighters to cast

A photo of Rico Verhoeven. (Glory Kickboxing)Road House 2 has added six professional fighters to its cast.Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Rico Verhoeven, Michael Chandler, Michael "Venom" Page, Dustin Poirier, Stephen Thompson and Tyron Woodley have joined the cast of the action sequel. Additionally, Jay Hieron has been set to reprise his role as Jax "Jetway" Harris in the upcoming film.This group of actors joins star Jake Gyllenhaal and the previously announced ensemble members Leila George, Aldis Hodge and […]

November 4, 2025 1

Music

Billy F Gibbons announces 2026 tour with BFG Band

Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top performs on stage at Viejas Casino & Resort on November 02, 2025 in Alpine, California. (Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons has announced a 2026 U.S. tour.The outing runs from Jan. 20 in Napa, California, to Feb. 28. in Atlanta. For the shows, Gibbons will be joined by his BFG Band, which features Chris "Whipper" Layton of Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble on drums and Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin on Hammond organ, bass and backing vocals."I'm joined with Whipper […]

November 4, 2025 2

Entertainment

Cole Escola joins cast of ‘One Piece’ season 3 as Bon Clay

A headshot of Cole Escola. (Daniel Rampulla)Cole Escola has joined the cast of One Piece season 3.Netflix has announced that the Oh, Mary! creator has been cast as the beloved, fan-favorite character Bon Clay in the upcoming third season of the series.One Piece is set to go back into production for season 3 later in 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.The character Bon Clay is a theatrical assassin who turns combat into art. Netflix describes the character as "dangerous as they […]

November 4, 2025 2

Music

Dr. Tambourine Man: Bob Dylan awarded honorary doctorate from Berklee

Bob Dylan performs as a surprise guest during Farm Aid at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center on September 23, 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana. (Gary Miller/Getty Images)Bob Dylan has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston.The distinction recognizes the folk icon's "lifetime of songwriting that changed the sound and scope of modern music.""Thank you, Berklee College of Music, for bestowing on me this prestigious honor. What a pleasant surprise," Dylan says. "Who knows what path […]

November 4, 2025 1

Entertainment

‘People’ names Jonathan Bailey its 2025 Sexiest Man Alive

Jonathan Bailey attends the Burberry show during London Fashion Week on Sept. 22, 2025, in London, England. (Neil Mockford/FilmMagic/Getty Images)People has bestowed its 2025 Sexiest Man Alive title on Jonathan Bailey.In an interview with the outlet published on Monday, the Wicked star called the title "a huge honor.""Obviously I'm incredibly flattered. And it's completely absurd," he said. "It's been a secret, so I'm quite excited for some friends and family to find out."Asked if he had told anyone about the […]

November 4, 2025

Music

James Taylor announces 2026 UK & Europe dates

James Taylor performs onstage during The Rainforest Fund 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Presents 'We'll Be Together Again' at Beacon Theatre on December 09, 2019 in New York City. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rainforest Fund)James Taylor will be hopping across the pond in 2026.The "Fire and Rain" artist has announced a run of international dates kicking off in July, consisting of four U.K. shows and one in Amsterdam. The outing includes a show at London's famed O2 Arena on July 23.Presales […]

November 4, 2025

Music

On This Day, Nov. 4, 1988: The U2 film ‘Rattle and Hum’ opened in theaters

On This Day, Nov. 4, 1988 ...The U2 music documentary/concert film Rattle and Hum opened in theaters, following the Irish rockers as they recorded the hybrid live/studio album of the same name.Directed by Phil Joanou, the film included concert footage from their fall 1987 Joshua Tree tour of North America, as well as footage of the band in the studio recording. It also followed them as they visited historical musical sites across the U.S., including Elvis Presley’s Graceland and Memphis’ Sun […]

November 4, 2025

Entertainment

Ariana Grande ‘heartbroken’ to miss ‘Wicked: For Good’ Brazil premiere

Ariana Grande is Glinda in 'Wicked: For Good,' directed by Jon M. Chu. (Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures)Too bad she didn't have a floating bubble or magic broomstick. Ariana Grande will be missing the Brazil premiere of Wicked: For Good Tuesday due to issues with her flight.The singer/actress, who plays in Glinda in the movie musical, posted a heartbroken Instagram message explaining the situation.“Brazil, I can’t believe this is happening and I am beyond devastated to be sending this message,” she wrote. “A […]

November 4, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: Pete Davidson, Ella Purnell team up for rom-com and more

Paul Dano is set to star in the upcoming A24 film The Chaperones. Variety reports that the actor will join the previously announced cast of Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, who acted together in the recent thriller The Long Walk. The Chaperones is set in the days after Christmas. It follows three friends who are hired to transport a troubled teen across the country ...Thomasin McKenzie is taking on the role of Audrey Hepburn in the upcoming film Dinner with Audrey. […]

November 4, 2025