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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone dies at the age of 82

Michael Putland/Getty ImagesRock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his family.The statement says Stone died "after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.""While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come," the statement continues. "Sly was […]

June 9, 2025 1

Entertainment

‘Ironheart’ new trailer shows Riri Williams’ return to the MCU

Jalen MarloweA brand-new trailer for Ironheart has arrived.Marvel Television released the new official trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series on Monday.Dominique Thorne stars as the young genius Riri Williams in the upcoming show, which is set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The show puts technology and magic against each other when Riri returns to Chicago with a determination to make her mark on the world."Her unique take […]

June 9, 2025 1

Music

Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall to be honored with the ASCAP Golden Note Award

Isa Foltin/Getty ImagesSimply Red frontman Mick Hucknall is set to be honored with the Golden Note Award, handed out by the performers' rights organization American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.The award will celebrate Simply Red’s 40th anniversary."Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation with his impassioned vocals and classic songwriting," ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams shares. "His singular mix of soul, funk and […]

June 9, 2025 1

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Leah, Serena and JaNa reunite in ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ official trailer

Jocelyn Prescod/PeacockEveryone's favorite Islanders are back for more in the official trailer for Love Island: Beyond the Villa.Peacock released the trailer for the upcoming docuseries on Monday.The new show is a spinoff of Love Island USA. It follows Islanders from the popular season 6 cast as they navigate life in Los Angeles after appearing on the dating reality competition series.Those in the cast include JaNa Craig, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, […]

June 9, 2025 1

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Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against Blake Lively dismissed by federal judge

Getty ImagesJustin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively was dismissed by a federal judge in New York on Monday.The It Ends With Us costars have been in a heated legal feud since 2024.In his motion, Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband, Ryan Reynolds, the couple's publicist, Leslie Sloane, as well as Baldoni's defamation claim against The New York Times."The alleged facts indicate that the […]

June 9, 2025

Music

Billy Idol says Sting got lucky after impersonating him

Disney/Eric McCandlessBilly Idol has shared a funny anecdote about a Saturday Night Live sketch in which Sting did an impersonation of him.In an interview with The Ankler, Idol was asked about the 1991 sketch “The Sinatra Group,” where Phil Hartman as Frank Sinatra hosted a talk show where he interviewed a variety of guests, including Sting as Idol. Idol says he thought the sketch was "very funny" and shares that he was told that […]

June 9, 2025

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Draco, Lucius Malfoy and more cast in ‘Harry Potter’ HBO series

Aidan Monaghan/HBOEven more wizards have joined the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.HBO has announced nine more actors to join the show, including those playing the Malfoy family members and Molly Weasley.Newcomer Lox Pratt will play Draco Malfoy, while Emma actor Johnny Flynn has been cast as Lucius Malfoy.Additionally, Katherine Parkinson has been cast as the Weasley family matriarch, Molly, while A Small Light actress Bel Powley and Eric & Ernie […]

June 9, 2025

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‘Hamilton’ original cast reunites for 10th anniversary performance at 2025 Tony Awards

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards ProductionsFans of Hamilton were satisfied when the original company of the show reunited onstage at the 78th annual Tony Awards.Led by creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, more than two dozen members of the original cast of Hamilton took to the stage at Radio City Music Hall to perform a medley in honor of the show's 10th anniversary.The performance began with Miranda and Leslie Odom […]

June 9, 2025

Music

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 […]

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 […]

June 9, 2025