Two Metallica fans named Pete and Sarah reflect on how the promise of a Metallica concert was the perfect incentive to get Pete back on his feet after a brutal motorcycle accident in a clip from the upcoming documentary, Metallica Saved My Life. The movie will get its world premiere …
Read More »Watch Brian Wilson Play 'California Girls' and 'Good Vibrations' at His Last Concert
The devastating news that Brian Wilson has died at age 82 hit early Wednesday afternoon, and we’re all in a state of shock. “We are at a loss for words right now,” his family wrote in a statement. “Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. …
Read More »Beach Boys' Former Manager on Brian Wilson: 'The Three Wilsons Are Finally Back Together'
Fred Vail, the former manager of the Beach Boys, spent a day in November with Brian Wilson at his home, giving him updates on Cows in the Pasture, the long-lost country album that Wilson produced with Vail on vocals. Vail, with producer Sam Parker, is gearing up to finally release …
Read More »Elton John, Carole King, More Remember Brian Wilson: 'His Cherished Music Will Live Forever'
Brian Wilson‘s friends and fellow celebrities are remembering the music icon. On Wednesday, after his family confirmed his death, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Mick Fleetwood, Elton John, Nancy Sinatra, and Sean Ono Lennon were among the stars to remember the revered Beach Boys leader. “We are heartbroken to announce that …
Read More »Billie Eilish Breaks, Mends Our Hearts With 'The Only Exception' Paramore Cover
When it comes to covers, Billie Eilish tends to make an exception for tracks that are especially heart-shattering. During her Hit Me Hard and Soft show in Paris on Tuesday, the singer-songwriter delivered an exquisite cover of Paramore’s “The Only Exception.” Eilish sang the band’s standout single from their 2009 …
Read More »Rapper Silentó Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Cousin's Shooting Death
The rapper Silentó, who scored a major hit with his 2015 single “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” — and the two dance crazes it combined — has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for charges related to the shooting death of his cousin, Frederick Rooks. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, on …
Read More »BTS' Jungkook and Jimin Discharged from Korean Military After RM and V
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. Tonight, Jungkook addressed fans as they completed their required time in service, just a day after RM and V were also discharged. “WE ARE BACK,” wrote Jungkook in an Instagram post alongside a photo of him …
Read More »Karol G Shares Support for Latinos Amid Anti-ICE Protests: 'I Am With My People. Always'
Karol G is responding to the protests that have erupted across the U.S. in response to the Trump administration’s mass arrests of migrants by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Wednesday, the Colombian star shared a message of support to the Latino community, who have been primarily targeted by …
Read More »Ivan Cornejo Shows His Support Amid Anti-ICE Protests: 'Speechless at the Inhumanity'
As protests erupt across the country against the Trump administration’sraids and mass arrests of migrants by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), música Mexicana singer Ivan Cornejo showed his support for his community by helping raise funds for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). “In 1986, …
Read More »Elton John Calls Late Brian Wilson 'The Biggest Influence on My Songwriting'
As the music industry mourns the death of Brian Wilson, who co-founded the Beach Boys and an entire genre of California rock, Elton John paid special tribute to his friend on Instagram. “Brian Wilson was always so kind to me from the day I met him,” John explained in caption …
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