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Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his ’80s fame: ‘That’s a fool’s game’

Gari Garaialde/RedfernsWhile there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the '80s, when he released the hugely successful album Born in the U.S.A."Well, I was 35. I had previous experience [of fame] at 25, so I was capable of handling the moment," he tells the U.K.'s The Times. "Ninety percent I enjoyed the ride, 10 percent of it was stressful, and my take on it now […]

June 23, 2025

Music

Duran Duran announces another Halloween show, this time in the UK

ABC/Randy HolmesDuran Duran is once again hitting the stage on Halloween.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Halloween, dubbing it "a spooktacular event" in their announcement on Instagram. An I Love Manchester post shared by the band notes they're asking "All Hallows’ Eve enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate in style."A VIP presale kicks off Wednesday at 8 a.m. BST, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. […]

June 23, 2025

Entertainment

Food Network announces final Anne Burrell appearance, special programming to honor the late chef

Food NetworkFood Network has announced the air date for celebrity chef Anne Burrell's final appearance on Worst Cooks in America in the wake of the longtime host's sudden death.Food Network announced Monday that it will air Burrell's final appearance on the show on July 28. The network will also air "a curated selection of encore episodes featuring Anne" on Wednesday starting at 10 p.m. ET, to "highlight her extraordinary talent as a chef, competitor and teacher.""Anne Burrell was a one-of-a-kind […]

June 23, 2025

Music

Surfers honor The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

Surfers honor Brian Wilson at paddle-out in Huntington Beach, California;Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesThe late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.According to an Instagram post by the city of Huntington Beach, the paddle-out was part of International Surfing Day and featured an appearance by Jan & Dean singer Dean Torrence. Wilson co-wrote one of the duo's biggest hits, "Surf City."According to the L.A Times, at least 400 […]

June 23, 2025

Entertainment

‘MobLand’ renewed for season 2 on Paramount+

Jason Bell/Paramount+MobLand is coming back for more.Paramount+ has renewed the action-crime series for season 2. The show, which is executive produced by Guy Ritchie, is the second-most-watched original series on the streaming service. It has accumulated 26 million viewers and counting.Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren star in the series about two mob families who find themselves in a war that threatens to ruin their empires and lives.Ronan Bennett created and co-wrote the series, which was executive produced by […]

June 23, 2025

Music

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

ABC/Isa Mae AstuteHe may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2's The Edge just became an Irish citizen.The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to Welsh parents in Essex, England, officially became an Irish citizen during a ceremony Monday in County Kerry, Ireland."I have always felt Irish, Ireland will always be home to me and I’m so grateful for that," he said. He noted that his application for citizenship was […]

June 23, 2025

Music

Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

Harry Herd/RedfernsEric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5.All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. The substance abuse rehabilitation center was founded by Clapton in 1998.Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.Clapton is set to launch a short U.S. tour starting Sept. 8 in Nashville. In addition to the […]

June 23, 2025

Entertainment

Brad Pitt on attending Alcoholics Anonymous: ‘I needed rebooting’

John Nacion/FilmMagic via Getty ImagesBrad Pitt is opening up about his time attending Alcoholics Anonymous.The actor chatted about attending an AA meeting with Armchair Expert host Dax Shepard in an episode of the podcast released on Monday.Pitt said attending AA was an amazing thing.“I just thought it was just incredible men sharing their experiences, their foibles, their missteps, their wants, their aches, and a lot of humor with it. I thought it was a really special experience," Pitt said.Shepard said […]

June 23, 2025

Music

On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released ‘Emotional Rescue’

On This Day, June 23, 1980 ... The Rolling Stones released their 15th studio album, Emotional Rescue.The album was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas, and Paris, with additional work completed in New York City.Emotional Rescue hit #1 on the Billboard 200, as well as in several other countries, including the U.K., Canada and Sweden.The album’s title track was a top-10 hit in the U.S., peaking at #9. A second single, "She’s So Cold," was a top-40 hit.The album was certified double Platinum in […]

June 23, 2025