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Ozzy Osbourne Says He Hopes to Perform One Last Show Amid Health Struggles: “I’ll Die a Happy Man”
Ozzy Osbourne is opening up about his health, whether he has a fear of dying or not, and the one thing he still holds out hope for. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK, the “Godfather of Heavy Metal” revealed that a tumor was found in one of his vertebrae while undergoing a fourth […]
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‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast — Dua Lipa (‘Barbie’)
Dua Lipa, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, is a three-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter who is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. A Brit who has been described by The New York Times as “a powerhouse young artist,” by Vanity Fair as a “bona fide superstar” and […]
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Why Dave Stewart Partnered With “Italy’s Pink Floyd” for a Modern Rock Opera
At the beginning was a love story. Dave Stewart and his former life and stage partner, Annie Lennox, transformed their personal romance into fantastic, evergreen classics like “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” and “Here Comes the Rain Again.” After their breakup, Stewart, working in parallel with his new solo career, cultivated his love of […]
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Phil Quartararo, Former Executive at Warner Bros. and Virgin Records, Dies at 67
Phil Quartararo, the former EMI, Virgin and Warner Bros. record mogul who helped break Paula Abdul, the Spice Girls, Linkin Park and numerous other pop megastars, died Wednesday morning in Los Angeles of cancer. He was 67. “I loved helping an artist’s dream come true,” Quartararo told an interviewer in 2021. “I cannot press upon you the satisfaction of doing that.” […]
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The Rolling Stones Announce 16-City U.S. Tour
The Rolling Stones are coming to a stadium near you. The rock icons announced a 16-city trek of the U.S. and Canada — Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds — which kicks off April 28 at Houston’s NRG Stadium. AARP is sponsoring the tour. The live shows are in support of the band’s new album, Hackney […]
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Sleigh, Queen: Mariah Carey and Her Twins Bring Christmas Cheer to L.A. for Sold-Out Shows
It was a family affair for superstar songstress Mariah Carey as she brought her Merry Christmas One and All! tour to the Hollywood Bowl for two sold-out shows on Nov. 17 and 19. Joining the superstar onstage both nights were her 12-year-old twins (with Nick Cannon), Moroccan and Monroe, or “Roc and Roe,” as the […]
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Limited-Edition Sony LinkBuds S Earbuds Are On Sale at Amazon for Black Friday
The Grammy-winning singer's limited-edition Sony LinkBuds S headphones feature custom equalizers for 'Guts' and 'Sour.'
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Taylor Swift Says She’s “Devastated” By Fan Death Before First Brazil Eras Tour Show, Postpones Second One Due to Extreme Temperatures
Taylor Swift has spoken out about a fan who died before her Eras Tour show started in Brazil on Friday. The singer-songwriter took to her Instagram Story to share a statement, which read, “I can’t believe I’m writing these words but it is with shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight […]
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HYBE, Geffen Records Announce Finalists for New K-Pop Girl Group KATSEYE
Geffen Records and HYBE, the K-Pop entertainment company that launched BTS, have selected the final six members to launch the new global girl group KATSEYE. Geffen and HYBE kicked off the process on Sept. 1, starting with the top 20 contestants selected from 120,000 submissions. The international group, created based on the K-pop training and […]
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Kool & the Gang Drummer George Brown Dies at 74
George Brown, the drummer who gave Kool & the Gang its propulsive, infection beats, died Thursday after a battle with cancer, a Universal Music Enterprises spokesperson announced. He was 74. Brown — whose nickname was “Funky” — was one of seven school friends from Jersey City, New Jersey, who came together in 1964 as an […]
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The Beatles’ New Single Makes Chart History: Get the Vinyl As Part of 50th Anniversary Release of ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ Albums
More than 53 years after the release of their final studio album, Let It Be, the Beatles are making Billboard history with their new song, “Now and Then.” Released Nov 2., the song debuted at No. 7. on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, marking the Beatles’ landmark 35th Top 10 hit, and extending their record […]
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Grammys CEO on SZA’s Chances of Winning Top Album, Drake’s Return and Latin Music Snub: “There’s Still More Work for Us to Do”
History has shown that rap and R&B artists will dominate in Grammy nominations but never take home the coveted prize of album of the year. Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Drake, Kanye West, Mariah Carey and John Legend are some of the acts who have played the role before — big Grammy contender, but top award […]
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