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Selena Gomez to appear in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2

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Selena Gomez to appear in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2

Disney/Eric McCandlessSelena Gomez is returning to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.The actress is reprising her role of Alex Russo in season 2 of the Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff. She made the announcement of her return to the Disney Channel show through posts shared to her Instagram Story on Friday."Just feels right," Gomez wrote over a photo of her holding Alex's signature red wand while sitting on the show's set.She also shared a photo of her sitting next to her on-screen […]

todayJune 27, 2025

Rod Stewart admits he stole one of his signature songs, claims he ‘never earned a penny’ from it

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Rod Stewart admits he stole one of his signature songs, claims he ‘never earned a penny’ from it

Rod Stewart at UNICEF concert in 1979; Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsWhile making the press rounds ahead of his performance at the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, Rod Stewart openly admitted to ripping off one of his most famous songs — but he seems to think it's OK because he didn't profit from the theft.While talking to The Times of London, Rod's #1 hit "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" comes up. The paper notes that the chorus of the song is "remarkably similar" to the […]

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‘Dukes of Hazzard’ stars pay tribute to co-star Rick Hurst, who has died at 79

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‘Dukes of Hazzard’ stars pay tribute to co-star Rick Hurst, who has died at 79

CBS via Getty ImagesDukes of Hazzard stars John Schneider and Tom Wopat have responded to reports that their former co-star Rick Hurst has passed away at the age of 79. The actor's son, Ryan Hurst, confirmed his father’s death to ABC News.Hurst played Cletus Hogg on the popular series.Schneider wrote on Facebook, "You were [a] remarkable force for humanity, sanity and comedy my friend. Heaven is a safer and more organized place with you in it."He added, "We’ll keep the race going and people […]

todayJune 27, 2025

Talking Heads release live ‘Take Me to the River’ from ‘More Songs About Buildings and Food’ box set

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Talking Heads release live ‘Take Me to the River’ from ‘More Songs About Buildings and Food’ box set

RhinoTalking Heads have shared another track from the upcoming super-deluxe edition of their sophomore album, More Songs About Buildings and Food.The latest is a live recording of their cover of Al Green's "Take Me to the River," from the band's Aug. 10, 1978, concert at Entermedia Theatre in New York, part of the bonus live album featured in the set. The song is now available via digital outlets.Dropping July 25, More Songs About Buildings and Food (Super Deluxe Edition) is being released […]

todayJune 27, 2025

Lisa Kudrow comedy ‘The Comeback’ coming back for third, final season

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Lisa Kudrow comedy ‘The Comeback’ coming back for third, final season

Griffin Nagel/PeacockThe Comeback is making a comeback.HBO has renewed the Lisa Kudrow-starring comedy series for a third and final season.The renewal announcement comes 20 years after the first season of the beloved HBO show debuted in 2005 and 10 years after season 2.Michael Patrick King, the show's creator, is reuniting with Kudrow for the third and final chapter in Valerie Cherish's story. They both will also executive produce the season. Other returning series regulars include Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman and […]

todayJune 27, 2025

Stephen Bishop to release final album, ‘THIMK’, in August

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Stephen Bishop to release final album, ‘THIMK’, in August

Life's a Bish RecordsSinger/songwriter Stephen Bishop is ready to close out his recording career.The artist, best known for such songs as "On and On" and "It Might Be You," is set to release his 20th and final studio album, THIMK, on Aug. 15. He's joined by a slew of A-list special guests, including Eric Clapton, Sting, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Art Garfunkel, Graham Nash, Christopher Cross, and America’s Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell."After five decades of recording music and performing, I figured […]

todayJune 27, 2025

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

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Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Disney+Ironheart: The next Marvel TV show debuts with its first three episodes.HuluThe Bear: Jeremy Allen White stars in the fourth season of the Emmy-winning show.Prime VideoCountdown: Eric Dane and Jensen Ackles star in the new original action series.Apple TV+Smoke: Taron Egerton leads the dramatic miniseries from the minds behind Black Bird.NetflixSquid Game: The third and final season of […]

todayJune 27, 2025

Roger Waters releases ‘Is This the Life We Really Want?’ performance from ‘This Is Not a Drill’ concert film

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Roger Waters releases ‘Is This the Life We Really Want?’ performance from ‘This Is Not a Drill’ concert film

Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music VisionRoger Waters is sharing another tease of the upcoming theatrical release of his concert film, This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague the Movie.The rocker has released a performance clip of "Is This the Life We Really Want?," the title track of his 2017 solo album.The concert was recorded during the Pink Floyd rocker’s May 25, 2023, show at O2 Arena in the Czech Republic. The show was part of Waters' "first ever Farewell […]

todayJune 27, 2025

Amanda Seyfried says she auditioned for ‘Wicked’ six times, shares advice for actors

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Amanda Seyfried says she auditioned for ‘Wicked’ six times, shares advice for actors

Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesAmanda Seyfried is opening up about how she auditioned for Wicked multiple times.On the latest episode of In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast, Seyfried said she auditioned for the Jon M. Chu-directed musical six times."I auditioned like six times for Wicked because that had to be really just right," she said. "And I loved it. I was busy. I barely had time to do it, but I made it work."She added, "I worked my a** off for years […]

todayJune 27, 2025