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Billy Idol releases new song ‘Dying to Live’ from ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’ documentary

Photo of Billy Idol (Photo credit: David Raccuglia)Billy Idol has just dropped the new song “Dying to Live,” featuring composer J. Ralph. The song appears at the end of his documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June.The song's accompanying video features photos and footage from Idol’s life and career, including home movies, performance clips and more, combined with animated segments.“It’s quite something watching a documentary about your own life,” Idol says. “Seeing the landscape of my story all laid […]

November 14, 2025

Entertainment

Christopher Nolan says he shot over 2 million feet of film for ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan speaks during the 77th annual Directors Guild of America Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Feb. 8, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for DGA)Christopher Nolan is going all out for The Odyssey.The Oscar winner opened up about the making of his upcoming film adaptation of Homer's epic poem in a recent interview with Empire.Nolan said he "shot over two million feet of film" over the course of The Odyssey's 91-day shoot, noting that most of […]

November 14, 2025

Music

Queen continues their dive into ‘A Night at the Opera’ with latest ‘Queen the Greatest’ episode

QUEEN 8/75 London Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury © Chris Walter (Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage)Queen continues to take a deep dive into their 1975 album, A Night at the Opera, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.In the latest episode of their Queen the Greatest YouTube series, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor look back at recording the album, which had them rejecting the typical genres, runtime and radio hooks of most rock music at the time."We wanted it to be […]

November 14, 2025

Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio eulogizes Jane Goodall: ‘Led with hope, always’

Leonardo DiCaprio speaks during the funeral service for conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall at the Washington National Cathedral on Nov. 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Leonardo DiCaprio paid tribute to Jane Goodall on Wednesday in a moving eulogy at the late primatologist and wildlife conservationist's funeral service in Washington, D.C.Goodall died of natural causes on Oct. 1 at the age of 91.The actor delivered the eulogy at Washington National Cathedral. In his speech, DiCaprio remembered Goodall as an influential […]

November 14, 2025

Music

‘Labyrinth’, starring David Bowie, to return to theaters in January

David Bowie in 'Labyrinth'/(courtesy of TriStar Pictures)One of David Bowie’s most iconic films is headed back to the big screen in 2026.Fathom Entertainment has announced that Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy adventure Labyrinth has been remastered in 4K for its 40th anniversary and will return to theaters Jan. 8-11. The new screenings will include a featurette with footage of the recent U.K. fan celebration Labyrinth Experience & Masked Ball.Originally released in 1986, Labyrinth starred Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth. The film follows a 14-year-old Jennifer Connelly tasked […]

November 14, 2025

Entertainment

Hear ‘Dream As One,’ Miley Cyrus’ new song for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ now

Miley Cyrus attends Maybe It's a Maybelline x Miley Launch Party at Bar Marmont on October 24, 2025 in Los Angeles (Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Maybelline New York)Miley Cyrus has released her new song from the soundtrack of the upcoming film Avatar: Fire and Ash.Called "Dream As One," the ballad was co-written by Miley, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt and Simon Franglen. It features Miley singing, "Even through the flames/ Even through the ashes in the sky/ Baby, when we dream, we dream […]

November 14, 2025

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:Paramount+Landman: Billy Bob Thornton stars in season 2 of the series from creator Taylor Sheridan. Prime VideoPlaydate: An afternoon playdate with two stay-at-home dads and their kids turns to chaos in the new film.Malice: A charismatic tutor charms his way into a wealthy family's life in the new thriller series. HuluThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: See what MomTok has […]

November 14, 2025

Music

Styx’s Dennis DeYoung is not happy with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Musician Dennis DeYoung performs on stage at The Magnolia on March 07, 2020 in El Cajon, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)Former Styx fromtman Dennis DeYoung is calling out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for waiting too long to induct some rock legends.In a post on Facebook, he cites the recent induction of Bad Company as an example of this. They'd been eligible for over 25 years before finally being inducted on Nov. 8. Two members — Mick Ralphs and […]

November 14, 2025

Music

On This Day, Nov. 14, 1975: Queen launched tour in support of ‘A Night at the Opera’

On This Day, Nov. 14, 1975…Queen launched a new tour in support of their fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera.The tour kicked off with a two-night stand at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool, England, which, according to setlist.fm, featured the live debut of several songs from the record, including the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody.”The tour featured shows throughout the U.K., wrapping Dec. 24 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London.Queen recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of A Night At The […]

November 14, 2025