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The Who to release ‘Quadrophenia’ on high-fidelity audio Blu-ray

The Who's 'Quadrophenia' (Geffen Records)The Who is set to reissue their 1973 rock opera, Quadrophenia, with high-fidelity audio.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will release the album on SDE Blu-Ray audio, which will contain 2025 Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo mixes by longtime associate Richard Whittaker.The Blu-ray also includes instrumental mixes of the album in Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo; the Quadrophenia 5.1 EP previously released as part of the 2011 Quadrophenia Director’s Cut box set; and the 2013 Stereo remaster of the […]

January 16, 2026

Music

Richard Marx releases Rod Stewart duet, new album ‘After Hours’

Richard Marx (Brandon Marx)If you miss hearing Rod Stewart sing the Great American Songbook, Richard Marx has got you.Richard's just released his new album, After Hours, which is half standards and half originals written by him and inspired by standards. One of the guests on the record is Rod; they duet on the classic "Young at Heart," which was Rod's pick.Richard says in a statement, "This time last year my wife Daisy [Fuentes] and I flew to London for Rod Stewart’s surprise […]

January 16, 2026

Entertainment

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Apple TVHijack: Idris Elba stars in season 2 of the action series. Paramount+Star Trek: Starlet Academy: This new series in the Star Trek franchise follows a fresh class of cadets.PeacockPonies: Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson star in the new drama series where they solve a mystery together.NetflixThe Rip: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reteam in the new thriller film. HBO, […]

January 16, 2026

Music

On This Day, Jan. 16, 2016: Bruce Springsteen celebrates ‘The River’ with new tour

On This Day, Jan. 16, 2016…Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band launched The River Tour in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.The trek was in support of 2015's The Ties That Bind: The River Collection box set, marking the 35th anniversary of The Boss' fifth studio album, which was released in 1980.The tour was the first time in two years that Springsteen and The E Street Band headed out on the road. It featured them performing The River double album in sequence and in its entirety.The River Tour comprised of 89 […]

January 16, 2026

Entertainment

Jamie-Lynn Sigler opens up about playing ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ character with MS

Jamie-Lynn Sigler appears on 'Good Morning America' on Jan. 16, 2026. (ABC News)Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler is opening up about taking on a meaningful new role, nearly 25 years after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.Sigler is portraying Dr. Kaplan, a physician living with MS, on ABC's Grey's Anatomy -- a role that was created for her and with her in mind."To think back 25 years ago, when I was diagnosed and having to keep it a secret, thinking that if […]

January 16, 2026

Music

It’s 2026: Why is ‘Rumours’ still one of America’s bestselling albums?

Fleetwood Mac, 'Rumours' (Warner Records)Luminate, whose data powers the Billboard charts, has revealed 2025's top-10 bestselling vinyl albums, with Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours landing at #6. The project also placed at #16 on the Billboard 200 for the week of Jan. 17. In his new book Don't Stop, Alan Light explores why Rumours resonates with new generations of fans."I think if you had sat down the music establishment on Dec. 31, 1979, and said, 'Here are the five biggest records of the decade...50 years from now, which of these is […]

January 16, 2026

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Amadeus’ coming to Starz, ‘The Dreadful’ trailer, and more

A new Amadeus limited series is coming to Starz. The five-part drama stars Will Sharpe as famous 18th century composer Wolfgang “Amadeus” Mozart and Paul Bettany as his rival Antonio Salieri. Gabrielle Creevy plays Mozart’s wife, Constanze Weber. The series, which previously debuted on Sky in the U.K., will premiere on Starz in the U.S. in early 2026 ...It's a Game of Thrones reunion. Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, who played brother and sister in the hit HBO series, are now […]

January 16, 2026

Entertainment

Bonko Cosmo Khoza talks about ‘story of redemption’ on upcoming series, ‘The Nowhere Man’

Bonko Cosmo Khoza as Lucas in 'The Nowhere Man'The new Starz series The Nowhere Man is on the way, starring South African actor Bonko Cosmo Khoza. He plays Lukas, a former mercenary and member of an elite Special Forces brigade trying to leave his violent past behind — until unexpected circumstances pull him back in. Speaking with ABC Audio, Khoza says his character’s journey was a major reason he took the role.“What drew me to Lukas was the story of redemption,” […]

January 16, 2026

Music

Iconic Van Morrison albums launch new Acoustic Sounds anniversary series

Covers of Van Morrison's 'Astral Weeks' and 'Moondance' (Warner Music Group/Rhino)Two of Van Morrison’s iconic albums, 1968’s Astral Weeks and 1970’s Moondance, are the first releases of the new Acoustic Sounds 40th Anniversary Series, part of a partnership between Analogue Productions and Rhino Records.Every album released in the series will be cut from the original analog tapes, or the best available source, to offer exceptional quality and sound. They will all be pressed on 180-gram black vinyl, with some also […]

January 16, 2026