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Billy Idol announces new vinyl re-pressings of ‘Charmed Life’, ‘Whiplash Smile’ and ‘Don’t Stop’

Capitol/UMeBilly Idol is reissuing three of his classic albums on vinyl. The rocker is set to release new vinyl re-pressings of 1990’s Charmed Life, 1986’s Whiplash Smile and the 1981 EP Don’t Stop on Aug. 15.Charmed Life, which featured his hit song "Cradle of Love" and a cover of The Doors’ "L.A. Woman," will be released as a two-LP set for the first time. In addition to the standard black vinyl, it will be released on limited-edition lavender vinyl.To coincide with […]

June 25, 2025

Music

Listen to The Rolling Stones contribution to King of Zydeco Clifton Chenier tribute album

Valcour RecordsThe Rolling Stones’ contribution to an upcoming tribute album celebrating the late King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, has just been released.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have covered the track "Zydeco Sont Pas Salés," which features accordion player Steve Riley and includes Chenier’s original 1965 recording of the song."The Stones are truly honored to be on this tribute album amongst a stellar cast of artists and musicians," the band shares. "Clifton Chenier was one of the most influential musicians to […]

June 25, 2025

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian eyed to play villain in live-action ‘Bratz’ film

Jon Kopaloff/WireImage via Getty ImagesKim, there's people that are dying to see you in a Bratz movie.Kim Kardashian is being eyed to star as the villain in an upcoming live-action Bratz film in development at Amazon MGM Studios, ABC Audio has confirmed.Kardashian will produce the film alongside Picturestart and MGA Entertainment.While the film's plot is being kept under wraps, Charlie Polinger and Lucy McKendrick are set to write the script.Kardashian last took to the screen in season 12 of American […]

June 25, 2025

Music

‘Ground zero’ of Rod Stewart’s career marked with historical plaque ahead of Glastonbury

Rod Stewart is set to perform at the U.K.'s prestigious Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, and ahead of that milestone performance, the location where he was standing when his music career officially began has been recognized with a special plaque.The Evening Standard reports that the plaque has been unveiled at Twickenham train station, located in the suburbs of London. It reads "Music legend and train enthusiast Sir Rod Stewart started his career at Twickenham Station in 1964."So how was a train […]

June 25, 2025

Entertainment

Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ film

Tristan Fewings/Getty ImagesDaisy Edgar-Jones is taking on the role of one of Jane Austen's classic heroines.The actress will star as Elinor in a brand-new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Georgia Oakley will direct the movie for Focus Features and Working Title.This marks Oakley's sophomore feature. Her recent debut, Blue Jean, won the People's Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival.Bestselling author Diana Reid is adapting Austen's book for the film's screenplay. This adaptation is being described as "a new […]

June 25, 2025

Music

Joni Mitchell’s jazz influences explored in new ‘Joni’s Jazz’ box set

RhinoJoni Mitchell is exploring her jazzy side in a new box set coming in September.Joni’s Jazz will feature recordings chosen by Mitchell that highlight how jazz has influenced her music. It includes 61 tracks, made up of studio recordings, live performances and alternative takes, including two previously unreleased demos from 1980.The set features Joni collaborations with jazz greats like Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock and Charles Mingusy, with tracks coming from albums like Songs to a Seagull, The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Mingus, Turbulent […]

June 25, 2025

Music

ZZ Top adds more dates to their North American Elevation Tour

Photo Credit: Jimmy SteinfeldtZZ Top has expanded their North American Elevation Tour.Now that drummer Frank Beard is back with the band after taking time off to recover from foot and ankle issues, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have decided to add more than a dozen new shows to their schedule."This has been a great tour so we figured it would be a good idea to add some additional dates to keep the good times rolling," Billy F. Gibbons […]

June 25, 2025

Entertainment

Ryan Coogler on why ‘Ironheart’ is the next superhero we need

Jalen MarloweRyan Coogler is out with a new series exploring a character from his blockbuster hit Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The first three episodes of the new series, Ironheart, launch on Disney+ on Wednesday. The series focuses on Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), "a young, genius inventor determined to make her mark on the world" and whose iron suits "rival the best" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to a press release.Coogler, who is an executive producer on the project, spoke with […]

June 25, 2025

Music

On This Day, June 25, 2023: Elton John headlines the UK’s Glastonbury Festival

On This Day, June 25, 2023…Elton John headlined the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival, which was the final U.K. show of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.This was Elton’s first ever time headlining Glastonbury, and he treated the crowd to a set filled with hits, including "Bennie and the Jets," "Daniel," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Your Song," "Candle in the Wind," and more, wrapping the night with "Rocket Man."Elton was also joined by several guests including The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, Stephen Sanchez, […]

June 25, 2025