Small List

Paul Simon: 'My Generation's Time Is Up'
Paul Simon's new critically acclaimed collection, Seven Pslams, deals with mortality in a way that has yet to be covered by a veteran rock icon. Simon, who believed he was done creating new music, began the song cycle upon waking up from a dream on the 24th anniversary of his father's passing and scribbling down the wo...
May 23, 2023

Lewis Capaldi Presented With Statue By His Former School
Lewis Capaldi was presented with a bronze statue Sunday (May 21st) from the secondary school that he attended as a child. NME reports that a handful of students and staff members at St. Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian took six months to complete the art project. Bryan Johnston, the school's principal art...
May 23, 2023

Kim Petras Drops Track List For 'Feed The Beast'
Kim Petras shared the track list for her debut effort Feed The Beast on Monday (May 22nd). According to the "Unholy" singer's Instagram post, the 15-track album will feature artists like Sam Smith, Nicki Minaj and BANKS. Feed The Beast drops June...
May 23, 2023

The Doobie Brothers' Tom Johnston Off The Road, Set For Back Surgery
Co-founding guitarist Tom Johnston is off the Doobie Brothers' 50th anniversary tour in order to undergo back surgery. Johnston, who'll miss the band's upcoming leg, is taking leave per his doctor's orders while recovering from the surgery to alleviate the "severe back pain" he's been enduring. The band -- le...
May 23, 2023

Niall Horan Announces 'The Show Live On Tour 2024
Niall Horan announced Monday (May 22nd) that his biggest tour yet - The Show Live On Tour 2024 – will kick off on February 21st, 2024 in Belfast, UK. The former One Direction singer wrote on Instagram, "It's been far too long and I can't wait...
May 23, 2023

Ray Stevenson, 'The Color Purple,' Vin Diesel + More!
RAY STEVENSON DIES AT 58: Variety reports that Punisher: War Zone actor Ray Stevenson passed away on Sunday (May 21st) at the age of 58. His cause of death is not yet known. Stevenson held roles in films such as Thor, RRR, and King Arthur. He also star...
May 23, 2023

Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, Whoopi Goldberg + More!
ARIANA MADIX MOVES OUT OF HOUSE SHARED WITH TOM SANDOVAL: According to Page Six, Ariana Madix packed up her belongings and moved out of the house she shared with Tom Sandoval on Monday (May 22nd). The Vanderpump Rules star shared a selfie to her Instagram stories as well, alerting fans that she's "ready to dip out...
May 23, 2023

Matt Damon Says Turning Down Role In 'Avatar' Was 'The Dumbest Thing An Actor Has Ever Done'
Matt Damon regrets not saying yes to a role in Avatar. The Good Will Hunting actor was offered the lead in the original film—and he would have made approximately $250 million had he taken the job. "It's the dumbest thing an actor ever did in the history of acting," he told Entertainment Tonight. Zoe Sal...
May 23, 2023

Lupita Nyong'o Addresses Janelle Monae Romance Rumors
Lupita Nyong'o and Janelle Monae have been friends since they met at the Met Gala in 2014, and many have speculated that the pair were once romantically involved. The Black Panther star spoke about these rumors in a recent profile of Monae for Rolling Stone. "She has magnetism that they were obviously picking up o...
May 23, 2023

Jude Law Wore Perfume Made From 'Blood, Fecal Matter and Sweat' While Filming 'Firebrand'
Jude Law revealed during the Cannes Film Festival on Monday (May 22nd) that he stunk up the set of the historical thriller Firebrand to better get into character. The Closer actor shared that he wore a perfume made from "blood, fecal matter and sweat" ...
May 23, 2023

Melissa McCarthy Recalls Working On 'Volatile, Hostile Set' That Left Her 'Physically Ill'
Halle Bailey recently credited Melissa McCarthy for teaching her how to speak up on set, and McCarthy told The Observer in an interview published on Sunday (May 21st) how she learned to do this for herself. The Bridesmaids actress recalled an especiall...
May 23, 2023

Tom Morello Opens Up About Rage Against The Machine Being Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
During a recent radio interview, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello opened up about his band being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. He said, "It's great. And we were nominated five times, and so I was pleased that we finally got in on the fifth one. I like the idea that there's...
May 23, 2023

Maynard James Keenan Performed In Drag At Welcome To Rockville
Tool singer Maynard James Keenan performed in drag during the band's Welcome to Rockville set on Sunday (May 21st) in Daytona beach, Florida. Keenan seemed to be challenging a recent bill signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This past Wednesday (May 17th), DeSantis signed a series of bills targeted against...
May 23, 2023

Lars Ulrich Credits 'Stranger Things' For Influx Of New Fans
Lars Ulrich credits the use of "Master Of Puppets" last year in the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, as the starting point for a new generation of Metallica fans. Spurred on by its high-profile use in the show, "Master Of Puppets" -- a 1986 album track -- went on to top of the iTunes Rock Chart ...
May 23, 2023
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Tim and Karrie League
In the early 1990's, Tim League spent $50,000 in savings to lease an abandoned movie theater on the wrong side of the tracks-a shaky experiment that eventually grew into a thriving national chain. As Tim and his wife Karrie built theaters...
May 22, 2023

Happy Birthday, Bernie Taupin!!!
Happy Birthday to Elton John's longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin, who turns 73 today (May 22nd)!!! Taupin, who first teamed up with Elton in 1967, wrote the lyrics to such instant classics as "Bennie And The Jets," "Philadelphia Freedom," "Daniel," "Border Song," "Take Me To T...
May 22, 2023

Flashback: Paul McCartney & Wings' 'Silly Love Songs' Tops The Charts
It was 47 years ago today (May 22nd, 1976) that Paul McCartney scored his fifth post-Beatles Number One with Wings' "Silly Love Songs." The tune, which was the lead single to the then-recent chart-topping Wings At The Speed Of Sound album, bumped the Sylvers' "Boogie Fever" out from Number One, and ...
May 22, 2023

Flashback: The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' Hits Number One
It was 52 years ago today (May 22nd, 1971) that the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers hit Number One in America. The album marked the band's first new music of the 1970's -- as well as the first full collection to feature the late-Brian Jones' replacement, guitarist Mick Taylor. Sticky Fingers, which featured tracks culle...
May 22, 2023

Kelly Clarkson Drops 'Favorite Kind Of High'
Kelly Clarkson shared her new single "favorite kind of high" on Friday (May 19th). The song arrived alongside a special live video taken from Clarkson's one-night-only performance of chemistry last month at Los Angeles' Belasco Theatre. The track...
May 22, 2023

Maroon 5 Drops 'Middle Ground'
Maroon Five has dropped their first new single since 2021. On May 19th, the band released "Middle Ground" as a part of Spotify's New Music Friday playlist worldwide. The band will perform the song live on the season finale of The Voice and debut ...
May 22, 2023

Cream Lyricist Pete Brown Dead At 82
Pete Brown, the famed lyricist for Cream, has died at age 82 after a long battle with cancer. His death was announced by the family of the band's bassist and songwriter, the late-Jack Bruce. Pete Brown will forever be remembered for his classic lyrics to such Cream standards as "I Feel Free," "White Room...
May 22, 2023

Harry Styles Honors 'Harry's House' On Its One-Year Anniversary
Harry Styles paid tribute to Harry's House one year after the platinum album's release. He wrote on Instagram Saturday (May 20th), "One year of Harry's House. I've never been happier than making this album, thank you for everything." Earlier t...
May 22, 2023

Taylor Swift Is 'Happy' Following Split From Joe Alwyn
Taylor Swift is doing well six weeks after announcing her split from Joe Alwyn. The singer, who is rumored to be dating 1975 singer Matty Healy told the crowd at her Saturday (May 19th) night Eras stop in Foxborough, MA, "I kind of feel like telling...
May 22, 2023

Miley Cyrus Says She 'Can't' Tour Anymore
Don't count on seeing Miley Cyrus perform "Flowers" live anytime soon. The 30-year-old singer revealed to British Vogue that she has no desire to tour anymore. She told the outlet, "After the last headline arena show I did in 2014, I kind of looked ...
May 22, 2023

Benedict Cumberbatch, Davis Zaslav, Paula Abdul + More!
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH TO PLAY PETE SEEGER IN BOB DYLAN BIOPIC: According to Rolling Stone, Benedict Cumberbatch will star as Pete Seeger in the forthcoming Bob Dylan biopic titled A Complete Unknown. He will join Timothee Chalamet as the lead, while Top...
May 22, 2023

Jonathan Majors, Meagan Good, Madison LeCroy + More!
JONATHAN MAJORS AND MEAGAN GOOD ARE SPOTTED TOGETHER AMID ROMANCE RUMORS: According to Page Six, Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were photographed together over the weekend for the first time since it was reported that the pair are dating. Majors and Good held hands as they took a flight from New York to Los Angeles on...
May 22, 2023

'Fast X' Races To $67 Million At The Domestic Box Office
The 10th film in the Fast and Furious franchise, Fast X, debuted to $67 million at the domestic box office over the weekend. Deadline reports that this meets the film's projections and is just $3 million short of what the ninth film pulled in during it...
May 22, 2023

Nick Cannon Reveals That He Spends 'The Most Time' With His Daughter Onyx
Nick Cannon appeared on Friday's (May 19th) episode of The Jason Lee Podcast and shared which of his 12 children he sees the most. The Wild ‘N Out star said his eight-month-old daughter Onyx is "probably the child that I spend the most time with." Cannon explained, "I'm with her at least three time...
May 22, 2023

John Cena Regrets His Feud With Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
On a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, John Cena opened up about his beef with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in 2012 and 2013. "I got selfish and me — living WWE at the point and not having any concept of growth or someone else's perspective — I took Dwayne's comments about the bu...
May 22, 2023

Kim Kardashian Says She Cries Herself To Sleep Over Parenting Struggles
Kim Kardashian opened up about the difficulties she faces as a parent on a forthcoming episode of the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast. The Kardashians star said being a mother is the "most challenging" yet "rewarding" experience of her life. "The...
May 22, 2023

Alter Bridge Cancels Performance Due To Myles Kennedy's Respiratory Infection
Alter Bridge was forced to cancel their performance at the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida due to Myles Kennedy's respiratory infection. Just a few hours before the band was set to perform, the band released a statement, saying, "Due to the recent onset of a respiratory infection that is li...
May 22, 2023

Smashed Kurt Cobain Guitar Sells For $595,000
A smashed and re-assembled guitar of Kurt Cobain's sold at auction on May 20th for $595,000 -- nearly ten times its original estimate of $60,000. The lefty black Stratocaster, which remains unplayable, was sold as part of Julien's Auctions' "Music Icons" event that also featured pieces by the Beatles, Eddie V...
May 22, 2023

Wolfgang Van Halen Says No Movement On Eddie Van Halen Tribute
It looks as though the issues that have long plagued the Van Halen camp are still the reason why an official Eddie Van Halen tribute show hasn't come to pass two-and-a-half years after his death. Blabbermouth transcribed some of Wolfgang Van Halen's chat with Linea Rock, where Wolfgang explained the ease in which the F...
May 22, 2023
Foo Fighters Reveals Their New Live Drummer
Foo Fighters have revealed that John Freese is their new live drummer. Freese has replaced longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away in March 2022 at the age 50. Prior to revealing Freese as their new drummer, the band teased other potential ...
May 22, 2023

Happy Birthday, Pete Townshend!!!
Happy Birthday to Pete Townshend, who turns 78 today (May 19th)!!! Townshend, who is the primary creative force behind the Who, wrote nearly all of the band's music and has been responsible for crafting the stories and themes behind such rock classics as Tommy, Who's Next, and Quadrophenia. Back in March, Townshend rel...
May 19, 2023

Darius Rucker Announces Additions To Festival Lineup
Darius Rucker's music festival is coming back for its 2nd year and will include a long list of his friends as special guest. Riverfront Revival‘s newly added performers include Elvie Shane, Band of Horses, Niko Moon, Drew Holcomb and The Neigh...
May 19, 2023

Deftones To Release Self Titled 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl
Deftones celebrate their self titled album's 20th anniversary with a limited edition ruby red translucent vinyl version of the LP. Along with the vinyl, the self-titled 20th anniversary collection includes a CD, T-shirts, hoodies, a beer pong set, an incense pack, a mug, and more.
May 19, 2023

Industry News: Deadpool, Gladiator, Zoey 102 + More!
MARLO THOMAS TO RECIEVE GRACIES' LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Variety reports that The Alliance for Women in Media will award Marlo Thomas with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's 48th Anniversary Gracies Awards. The ceremony takes place on May 23rd at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. BRIANNA HILDEBRAND AND SHIOLI ...
May 19, 2023

Harrison Ford Fights BAck Tears During 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny' Premiere
Harrison Ford fought back tears during the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at Cannes Thursday (May 18th). The presentation kicked off with a montage of the star's career highlights. According to Variety, he told the audience, "I'm ...
May 19, 2023

Rachel Bilson Loses Job For Discussing Sex Life On Podcast
Rachel Bilson says she lost a job for candidly discussing her sex life on a podcast. She said on Monday's (May 15th) episode of her Broad Ideas podcast, "A job got taken away from me because I was speaking candidly and openly about sex in a humorous...
May 19, 2023

Courtney Love Reveals Kurt Cobain's Early Lyrics To 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
Courtney Love reveals Kurt Cobain's early lyrics for "Smells Like Teen Spirit." During the latest episode of 60 Songs That Explain the 90s, she sang two versions of the lyrics. She sang the first verse, "Come out and play/ Make up the rules/ I know I hope to buy the truth/ Who will be the king and queen ...
May 19, 2023

Celebrity Gossip: Tori Spelling, Wendy Williams, Joey King + More!
TORI SPELLING GIVES THREATENS TO SUE OVER MOLD PROBLEM: Tori Spelling offered an update on her family's health problems in an Instagram Story Thursday (May 18th). The Beverly Hills 90210 alum plans to take legal action after her two youngest children were hospitalized due to "extreme mold" found in their home...
May 19, 2023

Angelina Jolie To Launch Clothing Line
Angelina Jolie is launching a new clothing line: Atelier Jolie. She wrote on Instagram Wednesday (May 17th), "Atelier Jolie is a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers and artisan...
May 19, 2023

Paul Simon Releases 'Seven Psalms' Collection Today
Out today (May 19th) is Paul Simon's latest album, Seven Psalms. The 33-minute, seven-movement song cycle is intended to be listened to as one continuous piece. The entirely acoustic-based new set, which was produced by Simon and Kyle Crusham, includes choral elements from the noted British vocal ensemble VOCES8, as we...
May 19, 2023

Def Leppard News Roundup
'DRASTIC SYMPHONIES' OUT TODAY Def Leppard is back today (May 19th) with its first sojourn into the classical field with Drastic Symphonies. The new collection features, "tracks dramatically reimagined by London's iconic Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" -- along with new vocals and instrumentation from the band....
May 19, 2023

BTS' SUGA Wraps U.S. Leg Of Tour
SUGA of BTS has wrapped a very successful U.S. leg of his D-Day Tour. Stopping at arenas across the country, the sold-out tour garnered approximately 155,000 people over a total of eleven shows. Surprise guest included Halsey and MAX. Suga will ...
May 19, 2023

45 Years Ago: Paul McCartney & Wings' 'With A Little Luck' Hits Number One
It was 45 years ago this Saturday (May 19th, 1978) that Paul McCartney & Wings hit Number One with "With A Little Luck." The track was the former-Beatle's sixth solo chart-topper and served as the lead single from his then-recent album, London Town. "With A Little Luck" knocked Yvonne Elliman's ...
May 19, 2023

55 Years Ago: The Beatles Record The 'White Album' Demos
It was 55 years ago this week in May 1968 that the Beatles began recording four-track demos for its self-titled double album, which is commonly known as the "White Album." The legendary -- and long-bootlegged -- group demos were finally released in 2018 as part of the "White Album's" super deluxe bo...
May 19, 2023

Van Halen's 'OU812' Turns 35!!!
It was 35 years ago this Saturday (May 20th, 1988) that Van Halen released its eighth album -- and second with Sammy Hagar -- the four-week chart-topper, OU812. The set featured four Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, the Top Five "When It's Love" (#1 Mainstream Rock Tracks), "Black And Blue" ...
May 19, 2023

Graham Nash Back In The 'Now'
Out today (May 19th) is Graham Nash's latest solo set, titled Now. The album, which marks Nash's first new music since the death last January of estranged partner David Crosby, includes a new song written about Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, titled "I Watched It All Come Down." We caught up with Nash and ...
May 19, 2023