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Jeff Lynne battling ‘systemic infection,’ cancels ELO’s final show ever in London

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Jeff Lynne battling ‘systemic infection,’ cancels ELO’s final show ever in London

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame) Jeff Lynne’s ELO was supposed to play their final show ever Sunday, headlining London’s BST Hyde Park, but the concert is no longer going on as planned.After canceling their show Thursday in Manchester due to illness, Lynne has now axed the London show as well, also for health reasons."Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will not be able to perform at tomorrow’s […]

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50th anniversary of ‘Fleetwood Mac’ celebrated with new upgraded audio releases

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50th anniversary of ‘Fleetwood Mac’ celebrated with new upgraded audio releases

RhinoThe 50th anniversary of Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album is being celebrated with two new upgraded audio releases. Rhino is set to release the album on Blu-ray Audio and High Fidelity vinyl on Aug. 8.The Blu-ray will feature the album in Dolby ATMOS, along with a 5.1 surround sound mix. The Rhino High Fidelity vinyl was cut directly from the original analog master tapes and will be limited to only 5,000 individually numbered […]

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Joseph Quinn on being cast in The Beatles films: ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams’

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Joseph Quinn on being cast in The Beatles films: ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams’

Gerald Matzka/Getty ImagesStranger Things actor Joseph Quinn has opened up about getting to play rock legend George Harrison in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles.According to The Standard, Quinn spoke to the PA news agency on the red carpet for the U.K. premiere of his film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. He said being in the Beatles film is something he never could have dreamed of. "It feels exciting, it feels a little daunting," Quinn shared. […]

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Joey King, Maisie Williams and more added to ‘Practical Magic 2’ cast

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Joey King, Maisie Williams and more added to ‘Practical Magic 2’ cast

Cindy Ord Getty Images | Getty ImagesFlip the switch and let the cauldron bubble because the Practical Magic 2 cast is getting bigger.Joining Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock — who were both previously announced as part of the sequel film — are We Were the Lucky Ones actress Joey King and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams, according to a press release.Also joining the cast are The Hobbit star Lee […]

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Hear Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album

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Hear Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicMick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album is out now.The Rolling Stones frontman offers his vocals to the track "Empty Chairs,” featured on Burna Boy’s just-released album No Sign of Weakness. Mick wrote on Instagram that he "loved teaming up" with the Nigerian singer/songwriter.In the song, Mick can be heard singing, "Am I the only one that’s sitting in this hot seat/ Am I the only one that’s listening to this […]

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

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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:FXXIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The longest-running live-action comedy series returns with season 17.NetflixToo Much: Lena Dunham's newest show is a romantic comedy starring Megan Stalter.Apple TV+Foundation: Lee Pace stars as an emperor in season 3 of the series adaptation of Isaac Asimov's book series.CBSBig Brother: The season […]

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40 years ago, stars lined up for Live Aid — so why didn’t Culture Club play?

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40 years ago, stars lined up for Live Aid — so why didn’t Culture Club play?

Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesForty years ago Sunday — July 13, 1985 — the all-star Live Aid charity concerts took place in London and Philadelphia. Bob Geldof, who put together the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas" to raise money for African famine relief, organized Live Aid to raise even more money for the cause. Many of the acts featured on the single performed that day, including Sting, U2 and Duran Duran, but one glaring omission […]

todayJuly 11, 2025

Tom Holland says Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is ‘the job of a lifetime’

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Tom Holland says Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is ‘the job of a lifetime’

Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty ImagesTom Holland has been enjoying his time filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.The actor called playing the role of Telemachus in the upcoming film "the job of a lifetime" in a recent interview with GQ Sports.“It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt. The best experience I’ve had on a film set,” Holland said. “Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think […]

todayJuly 11, 2025

Sting releases expanded edition of ‘The Dream of the Blue Turtles’ for 40th anniversary

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Sting releases expanded edition of ‘The Dream of the Blue Turtles’ for 40th anniversary

UMGSting is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his debut solo record.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just released a digital-only expanded edition of 1985’s The Dream of the Blue Turtles, featuring 13 tracks that were previously unavailable on digital services.Among the new additions are remixes of songs "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" and "Love is the Seventh Wave," as well as the B-side "Another Day." There are […]

todayJuly 11, 2025

Billy Joel looks back on his career in new trailer for documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’

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Billy Joel looks back on his career in new trailer for documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’

Courtesy of HBOA new trailer has just been released for the upcoming two-part Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes."Sometimes it’s alien to me, this guy Billy Joel. I don’t know who that is or what that is," the rocker says in a voice-over at the opening of the trailer. "I’m reminded of it when I go walk on the street. Oh right, I’m that guy."The clip features archival […]

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