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Deep Purple’s ‘Rapture of the Deep’ getting 20th anniversary reissue

earMUSICDeep Purple’s 18th studio album, Rapture of the Deep, will be reissued for its 20th anniversary.A remixed and remastered version of the album will be released Aug. 29, with new artwork and bonus material made up of never-before-heard instrumental takes and studio rehearsal recordings. Among those tracks is a tune called "Closing Time," written by the band's then-guitarist Steve Morse, which is getting its first-ever release.The new mix of the album was handled by Deep Purple’s bassist Roger Glover, who notes of the release, […]

June 9, 2025

Music

On This Day, June 9, 1972: Bruce Springsteen signed with Columbia Records

On This Day, June 9, 1972 ...Bruce Springsteen signed a record deal with Columbia Records. He had auditioned for the label’s A&R exec John Hammond in New York City the month earlier, where he performed "It’s Hard to Be A Saint In The City."On the same night, he performed for Columbia execs at the Gaslight Club in New York and later recorded a demo for the label.Springsteen would go on to release his debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., […]

June 9, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Couples Therapy’ renewed for season 5 and more

More Couples Therapy is on the way. Showtime has renewed the series for a fifth season following the viewership increase for the season 4B premiere. Couples Therapy follows real-life therapy sessions between couples and Dr. Orna Guralnik. The show is available to stream on Paramount+ for subscribers who have the Showtime plan ...The cast of Ryan Murphy's upcoming American Love Story series has expanded. Grace Gummer, Sydney Lemmon and Alessandro Nivola have joined the cast, according to Deadline. Gummer is […]

June 9, 2025

Music

Connie Francis joins TikTok, talks viral success of ‘Pretty Little Baby’

@CEA/Cashe AgencyYou can't go on TikTok these days without seeing a video set to "Pretty Little Baby," an obscure 1962 song by Connie Francis: It's gone viral with more than 27 billion views. Francis, 87, has now joined the social media platform, even though she wasn't familiar with it at first.Francis tells ABC Audio that when the head of her record label called her and said, "Your song went viral," she was confused. "I said, 'What's that?'" Francis recalls. "I thought, like, there […]

June 9, 2025

Entertainment

‘Lilo & Stitch’ beats ‘John Wick’ spinoff to nab third weekend at #1

Photo courtesy of DisneyIt’s another weekend at #1 for Lilo & Stitch.The Disney film was able to hold off the John Wick spinoff Ballerina to retain the top spot at the box office for a third week, bringing in $32.5 million, according to Box Office Mojo. Since its release, the film has racked up a domestic box office total of just under $336 million.From The World of John Wick: Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, brought in $25 million in its debut […]

June 9, 2025

Music

Definitive oral history of Pink Floyd to be released in October

New Modern/Simon & ScbhusterA new book about Pink Floyd is set to hit bookshelves this fall.Pink Floyd Shine On: The Definitive Oral History was written by author Mark Blake, who's worked with the band for the past 35 years. The book is described as a "forensic retelling of one of the most turbulent and enduring groups in rock music history."According to the description, the book is "the most comprehensive history of the band ever compiled" and includes new, archival and unpublished interviews with […]

June 9, 2025

Entertainment

78th Annual Tony Awards: The winners

CBSThe 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, were handed out Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and carried live on CBS.Here's the complete list of winners:Best musicalMaybe Happy EndingBest playPurposeBest revival of a musicalSunset Blvd.Best revival of a playEureka DayBest performance by an actress in a leading role in a musicalNicole Scherzinger, Sunset Blvd.Best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musicalDarren Criss, Maybe Happy EndingBest performance by an actress in […]

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Music

Bruce Springsteen brings out Paul McCartney at Liverpool concert

Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Glastonbury 2022/ Samir Hussein/WireImageBruce Springsteen brought his Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium Saturday and surprised the crowd with a very special guest: local hero Paul McCartney.“We’re lucky tonight, we have a young man, a local young man, from Liverpool, who’s gonna dance with us tonight,” Springsteen told the crowd, as seen in fan-shot video posted to YouTube. “I think he’s got a lot of talent and I believe he’s gonna be […]

June 8, 2025 1

Music

Talking Heads’ David Byrne joins Olivia Rodrigo at Governor’s Ball

Olivia Rodrigo: Marleen Moise/Getty Images; David Byrne: Taylor Hill/FilmMagicTalking Heads frontman David Byrne made a surprise appearance at New York’s Governor’s Ball on Saturday.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer came out during pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s headlining set, joining her for Talking Heads' 1983 hit "Burning Down the House," with Olivia in red and Byrne in red-and-white. The two even performed some choreography to the song. You can see fan-shot video of the performance on social media.Considering the fact […]

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