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Melissa Etheridge’s new album is about ‘rising up after devastation’: ‘It’s very hopeful’

Melissa Etheridge, 'Rise' (Sun Records)Melissa Etheridge's new album, Rise, out Friday, is her first album of new, original material since the 2020 death of her 21-year-old son, Beckett Cypher. But despite that, the album contains a lot of joy.The album is titled Rise after a song of the same name that Melissa wrote after the LA fires, which got her thinking about "rising up after devastation.""I've ... had enough ups and downs in my life that I realized that ... life is […]

March 26, 2026 1

Entertainment

Snoop Dogg to star in true crime thriller ‘God of the Rodeo’

Honoree Snoop Dogg accepts the Ultimate Icon Award onstage during the 2025 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)Another day, another gig for Snoop Dogg. Deadline reports he is set to star in God of the Rodeo, a true crime thriller from filmmaker Rosalind Ross.Snoop will also produce the film with his Death Row Pictures partner Sara Ramaker, Giannina Scott for Cara Films and Ridley Scott for Scott Free Productions, while Ross writes and directs.“Linking up with Scott […]

March 25, 2026 2

Music

Expansive lot of Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia memorabilia going up for auction

Julian's Treasures From The Golden Road auction admat (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)More than 300 pieces of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia memorabilia are set to go up for auction in April.Julien's Auctions has announced details of Treasures From The Golden Road: Featuring Property From “Big Steve,” “Ram Rod” & Trixie Garcia. The auction features instruments, keepsakes and more from the personal archives of members of the Grateful Dead’s inner circle. The items available belong to crew chief and Jerry Garcia Band manager […]

March 25, 2026 1

Entertainment

H.E.R. stars in official trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’

Raissa (Liza Soberano) and Jo (H.E.R.) in 'Forgotten Island,' directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. (DreamWorks Animation)The official trailer for DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island has arrived.Grammy and Oscar winner H.E.R. stars alongside Liza Soberano in the upcoming movie, which centers on friendship. The pair voice high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends ever since they were in grade school. The movie picks up as the girls are set to go off on separate life paths."While celebrating their […]

March 25, 2026 2

Music

Elton John gets birthday wishes from husband, famous pals

Elton John performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November 8, 2025 (Kevin Kane/Getty Images for RRHOF)Elton John is celebrating his 79th birthday on Wednesday, and he's gotten some birthday wishes from his famous pals — and his husband, who's also his manager."Happy Birthday to my beautiful husband," David Furnish wrote on his Instagram. "You amaze and inspire me every single day with your courage and kindness. Thank you for all the bountiful love you give […]

March 25, 2026 5

Entertainment

‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ HBO series gets teaser trailer, announces Christmas Day release

Dominic McLaughlin stars in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.' (Aidan Monaghan/HBO)The boy who lived, for a brand-new era.HBO has released the official teaser trailer for the first season of its upcoming Harry Potter series. It is officially titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the network announced.Additionally, HBO has set the season to premiere Christmas Day on HBO Max. "There is nothing special about Harry Potter - at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, […]

March 25, 2026 2

Music

Bruce Springsteen lets fans know what to expect from upcoming tour

Bruce Springsteen is getting ready to hit the road on his Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour, and in case fans don’t know what to expect from the rocker with this tour, he’s laying it all out there. The Boss posted a new video to Instagram that features him standing in front of The E Street Band. It starts with him listing off all the cities the tour will hit, before revBruce Springsteen is getting ready to hit the road […]

March 25, 2026

Music

Bob Dylan adds more tour dates to his 2026 tour

Speacial guest Bob Dylan performs in concert during Farm Aid at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center on September 23, 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)Bob Dylan has extended his 2026 tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added a slew of new West Coast dates to the trek, including several June stops in California in cities like Lincoln, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Highland, Palm Desert and San Diego. He’s also added shows in Oregon and Arizona.In addition to […]

March 25, 2026

Music

Pete Townshend updates fans on possible new Who album: ‘Roger wants to give it a try’

(L-R) Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform onstage during the 2025 Backyard Concert supporting Teen Cancer America and the UCLA Health Center at a private residence on October 03, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BC)It sounds like fans of The Who have a reason to be hopeful about getting a new album from the band.Although frontman Roger Daltrey said in a 2023 interview with NME that he didn’t see the point in making another Who record, Pete Townshend is […]

March 25, 2026