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Patti Smith, The E Street Band, the Doors among this year’s American Music Honors recipients

Patti Smith performs onstage at the London Palladium during the 'Horses' - 50th Anniversary Tour on October 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)Patti Smith, The E Street Band and the Doors will be honored at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music’s fourth annual American Music Honors.This year’s other honorees include Dionne Warwick and Dr. Dre, with the event also including a posthumous tribute to The Band.“The artists we’re honoring this year didn’t just shape popular […]

February 10, 2026

Music

John Fogerty to be honored with the Songwriters Hall of Fame Johnny Mercer Award

John Fogerty, recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Johnny Mercer Award. (Photo Credit: Lee Cherry)The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award, which is the organization’s highest honor.The Johnny Mercer Award honors an already inducted member of the Hall of Fame "whose body of work is of such high quality and impact that it upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer."Fogerty, who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall […]

February 10, 2026

Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ announces new fan convention

The professional dancers of 'Dancing With the Stars' appear on 'Good Morning America' on Feb. 10, 2026. (ABC News)Dancing with the Stars is officially stepping out of the ballroom and into real life.The long-running dance competition will host its first-ever fan convention and live show this summer, giving fans a chance to meet their favorite pros and celebrities while celebrating all things DWTS.DWTS Con, announced Tuesday on Good Morning America, will be a three-day immersive experience featuring live dance performances, […]

February 10, 2026

Music

On This Day: Feb. 10, 1978: Van Halen releases their self-titled debut album

On This Day, Feb. 10, 1978...Van Halen released their self-titled debut album, which peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.The album featured such future classics as “Runnin’ with the Devil,” “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” the instrumental “Eruption,” and a cover of The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me.”Van Halen, which features the band’s original frontman, David Lee Roth, went on to become a huge commercial success for the future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, selling more […]

February 10, 2026

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Virgin River’ season 7 trailer and more

The trailer for season 7 of Virgin River has arrived. Netflix has released the official trailer for the seventh season of its romantic drama series, which finds Mel and Jack newly married and pursuing their dream of adopting a child. Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson star in the season, which will debut on March 12 ...You can spend your Valentine's Day watching one of last year's new movies. Song Sung Blue will make its streaming debut to Peacock on Feb. […]

February 10, 2026

Entertainment

Olivia Colman says she has ‘always felt sort of nonbinary’

Olivia Colman visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura House of Energy on location at Sundance 2026 on Jan. 23, 2026, in Park City, Utah. (Mat Hayward/Getty Images for IMDb)Olivia Colman has opened up about her personal connection to the queer stories she has been a part of.The actress plays the parent of a nonbinary child in the new film Jimpa. In a recent interview with Them, Colman was asked how it feels to be part of so many stories rooted in the […]

February 10, 2026

Music

Lynyrd Skynyrd launches #FreeBirdMoment contest

Rickey Medlocke and Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd perform at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on July 23, 2023, in Alpharetta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)Lynyrd Skynyrd is giving folks a chance to win a VIP experience to one of their concerts simply by living their iconic tune “Free Bird.”The band is asking fans to share their best #FreeBirdMoment, with the grand prize being VIP tickets to their upcoming Double Trouble Double Vision Tour with Foreigner.“Show us what makes you feel […]

February 10, 2026

Music

Devo extends Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour through June

L-R) Bassist Gerald Casale, singer Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Josh Hager, and guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh of Devo perform at PNC Music Pavilion on October 24, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)Devo has added some new dates to their 2026 tour.The "Whip it" rockers have extended their Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour until June, with the latest additions beginning June 2 in Indianapolis and wrapping June 13 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.Tickets for most shows go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.Devo’s Mutate, […]

February 9, 2026

Entertainment

‘Practical Magic’ stage musical in development with Norah Jones, Gregg Wattenberg score

Sandra Bullock and Nichole Kidman star in the 1998 film 'Practical Magic.' (Getty Images/Handout)A musical based on the beloved film Practical Magic is on the way.This new production will be produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theater Ventures. It will be based on the 1998 film directed by Griffin Dunne and starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, as well as the bestselling novel by Alice Hoffman.Grammy winner Norah Jones and Gregg Wattenberg are set to create the new musical's […]

February 9, 2026