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New Annie Lennox ‘visual memoir’ coming in September

Rizzoli International PublicationsRock & Roll Hall of Famer Annie Lennox is the subject of a new book.Annie Lennox: Retrospective, dropping Sept. 16, is described as a "visual memoir" featuring over 200 photographs that take fans chronologically through the legendary singer's career. The book includes shots from her personal archives, as well as album covers and music video stills, covering Lennox's time with Dave Stewart in Eurythmics to her solo career and more."There have been thousands of photographic images floating around in the zeitgeist […]

June 24, 2025

Entertainment

The one that you want: Olivia Newton-John documentary coming to Netflix

Rachel Luna/FilmMagicWe've got chills and they're multiplying: The late Olivia Newton-John will be the subject of a Netflix documentary, Deadline reports.The movie will tell the story of the hit-making singer and actress, both in her own words and through archival footage, and through interviews with friends and collaborators. Newton-John died in 2022 at age 73 after living with breast cancer for many years.In her career, which included starring roles in movies like Grease and Xanadu, and smash hits like "Physical," "Magic," […]

June 24, 2025

Music

Bon Jovi’s David Bryan to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame

Kevin Mazur/WireImageBon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan is set to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame this year.The rocker is one of 17 inductees for 2025, with R&B group The Isley Brothers and pop stars the Jonas Brothers the other musicians chosen for induction this year."This year’s class of inductees remind us of what it means to be Jersey strong and resilient," said Steve Edwards, president of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. "They showcase the incredible range of talent that has […]

June 24, 2025

Entertainment

Pedro Pascal on J.K. Rowling criticism: ‘Bullies make me f****** sick’

Toya Sarno Jordan/Getty Images for DisneyPedro Pascal is doubling down on his criticism of J.K. Rowling.The actor looked back on how he called out the Harry Potter creator for her anti-trans views in a new Vanity Fair cover story published Tuesday.Back in April, Pascal responded to a social post criticizing Rowling for celebrating the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom's ruling that trans women should not be recognized as women and that the term "sex" should legally refer to biological […]

June 24, 2025

Entertainment

Former teen idol Bobby Sherman dies

ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesFormer teen idol Bobby Sherman has passed away at the age of 81.The news was announced on Instagram by his wife, Brigitte Poublon Sherman, on actor John Stamos' page. Stamos wrote, "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman.""It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman," read the statement from Brigitte. "Bobby left this world holding my hand—just as he held up […]

June 24, 2025

Music

New book of Bob Dylan’s art to be released in November

Simon & SchusterBob Dylan is set to publish a new book dedicated to his art.Point Blank (Quick Studies), to be released Nov. 18, is made up of about 100 works of art that the "Like a Rolling Stone" singer created between 2021 and 2022, many of which have never been seen before. It is the first major publication of Dylan's artwork in over a decade.According to a press release, these works include drawings of "roller-skating lovers, a suit of armor, a suspension bridge, a karaoke […]

June 24, 2025

Music

Airdates revealed for 2-part Billy Joel documentary, ‘And So It Goes”

Courtesy HBOThe new Billy Joel documentary has an airdate.Part one of the two-part doc Billy Joel: And So It Goes will debut July 18 on HBO, with part two debuting July 25. Both will be available to stream at the same time on HBO Max.The film, directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, is centered around an exclusive interview with Joel, giving insight into "the key moments that forged his character and the events and muses that inspired his music for more than […]

June 24, 2025

Entertainment

Johnny Knoxville to host ‘Fear Factor’ reboot at Fox

FOXThe Fear Factor reboot has found its host.Johnny Knoxville will host the reboot of the reality competition series with the working title Fear Factor: The Next Chapter.Fox Television President Michael Thorn made the announcement, saying that Knoxville is "the champion of fearless entertainment."“His wild sense of humor, unmatched ability to push boundaries and take on the extreme makes him the perfect fit to lead this bold new reinvention of Fear Factor,” Thorn said.This new version of the classic reality series […]

June 24, 2025

Entertainment

Cillian Murphy film ‘Steve’ sets theatrical, Netflix release

Robert Viglasky/NeflixCillian Murphy is taking his talents over to Netflix.The actor is set to star as the titular teacher in the upcoming film Steve. Max Porter wrote the film, which is a reimagining of his own bestselling novel Shy.Small Things Like These director Tim Mielants helmed the film, which will arrive in select theaters in September.Steve follows a day in the life of the head teacher and his students at a last-chance reform school. It is set in the mid-1990s […]

June 24, 2025