Blog masonry

John Fogerty to be honored with the BMI Troubadour Award

John Fogerty performs during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England/ Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty ImagesJohn Fogerty is getting honored for his songwriting. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who’s responsible for writing such classic tunes as "Proud Mary," "Fortunate Son," "Who’ll Stop the Rain" and more, is set to receive BMI’s Troubadour Award in September.According to the music rights management company, the honor "recognizes a songwriter who has made a […]

August 5, 2025

Entertainment

Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen to voice new ‘Harry Potter’ audiobooks

Hugh Laurie is Albus Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions.' (Audible)The voice cast for brand-new Harry Potter audiobooks has been revealed.Pottermore Publishing and Audible announced the new voice cast for the upcoming, brand-new productions of J.K. Rowling's novels, which are being billed as Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions.Hugh Laurie has been cast as Albus Dumbledore while Matthew Macfadyen will be the voice of Lord Voldemort.Additionally, Riz Ahmed will be the voice of Professor Snape, Michelle Gomez will play Professor McGonagall and Cush Jumbo will serve as the book's narrator.As for […]

August 5, 2025

Entertainment

George Clooney plays a famous movie star in ‘Jay Kelly’ teaser trailer

George Clooney as Jay Kelly in 'Jay Kelly.' (Peter Mountain/Netflix)George Clooney stars in the official teaser trailer for Jay Kelly.Netflix released the trailer for the upcoming dramatic comedy film on Tuesday. Noah Baumbach directed the film, which he co-wrote with Emily Mortimer.The film follows a famous movie actor (Clooney) and his devoted manager as they go on an unexpectedly profound journey across Europe. "Along the way, both men are forced to confront the choices they’ve made, the relationships with their loved ones, and the legacies they’ll leave behind," […]

August 5, 2025

Music

British musician Terry Reid, who turned down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dies at 75

English rock singer and guitarist Terry Reid performing on stage, 24th June 1973. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)British musician Terry Reid, most famously known for turning down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died at the age of 75.His death was confirmed by Cleopatra Records, which said in a statement that the team was "deeply saddened by Reid’s passing.""Terry wasn’t just a legend—he was a true original. His voice had that rare magic that could shake a room or break […]

August 5, 2025

Music

Lenny Kravitz earns MTV VMA nomination

Lenny Kravitz performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/Disney/Randy HolmesLenny Kravitz has nabbed a nomination for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.Kravitz has earned a nod in the best rock category for his song "Honey," where he’s up against videos from Green Day, Coldplay, Evanescence, Linkin Park and Twenty One Pilots.Kravitz actually won in the best rock category in 2024. He was recognized for the track "Human," which, like "Honey," appears on his 2024 album, Blue Electric Light. Kravitz also performed on last year's […]

August 5, 2025

Entertainment

‘King of the Hill’ returns for season 14 after hiatus

The key art for 'King of the Hill' season 14. (Hulu)King of the Hill is back with new episodes for the first time in 15 years. The adult animated sitcom first premiered in 1997 and follows the Hill family as they try to navigate a constantly changing world from their home of Arlon, Texas."Instead of just like being like, 'Let's do a reboot or a revival,' I think they’re much more thoughtful than that," says Pamela Adlon, who voices Bobby, the son of […]

August 5, 2025

Entertainment

Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace star in ‘Regretting You’ trailer

The teaser poster for 'Regretting You.' (Paramount Pictures)The official trailer for Regretting You has arrived.Paramount Pictures released the trailer for the romantic drama film on Tuesday. Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace star in the movie directed by The Fault in Our Stars helmer Josh Boone.The movie, which is based on the bestselling book by Colleen Hoover, finds mother Morgan Grant (Williams) and her daughter, Clara (Grace), figuring out how to go on after a devastating accident. The incident "reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover […]

August 5, 2025

Music

David Byrne collaborating with Hayley Williams on new song for Netflix’s ‘The Twits’ film

David Byrne attends SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)For David Byrne and Hayley Williams, collaborating is more than just a "Once in a Lifetime" experience.The respective Talking Heads and Paramore singers are linking up again for a new song called "Open the Door," recorded for the upcoming animated Netflix film The Twits, based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name."I reached out […]

August 5, 2025

Music

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980: Pat Benatar releases her second studio album, ‘Crimes of Passion’

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980…Pat Benatar released her second studio album, Crimes of Passion, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, a position it held for five weeks.The album featured three singles, the most popular being “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” which was her first top-10 hit. The other singles included “You Better Run,” which was the second music video ever aired on MTV, and “Treat Me Right,” which was a top-20 hit.Crimes of Passion went on to […]

August 5, 2025