Author: James Evenden
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its initial lineup of performers and presenters set to participate in its 2025 induction ceremony, which goes down at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on November 8th. With beloved artists like Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, The White Stripes, OutKast, Soundgarden, Warren Zevon, Chubby Checker, Bad Company, and Salt-N-Pepa set to enshrined as part at this year’s induction ceremony, several other icons will welcome them to the stage or perform in their honor. While it’s unknown who is performing and who is simply presenting (and for who), the Rock Hall has…
Greed knows no bounds, and neither does Taylor Swift. Don’t hate me, Swifties! I know your eyes are finally opening, too. Please, allow me to give 10s where they’re due: Your fave is likely one of the biggest pop stars the world will ever see. But her business acumen might end up being more historical than her actual art. After the release of her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, Swift has broken records with her biggest sales week ever: 2.7 million sales in the first 24 hours alone. Are you reading what I’m writing? This feat also marks the…
Dolly Parton’s sister says she didn’t mean to concern her fans when she asked for prayers for her sister in a recent social media post. “I want to clear something up. I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly,” Freida Parton said in a Facebook post shared late Tuesday night. “She’s been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister. Thank you…
KPop Demon Hunters have hit the late-night TV circuit. The Netflix sensations made their live television debut with a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on October 7th. The singing voices of KPop Demon Hunters EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, together known as HUNTR/X, appeared on Fallon to perform their hit single, “Golden,” as well as discuss the song’s immense success. The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack recently returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the week of October 11th, making it the second time the soundtrack has topped the chart. Meanwhile, “Golden” currently…
Last week, a mysterious new artist, MIND, emerged onto the scene with an emotionally gripping release featuring Sam Welch, titled “Ghost in My Stereo”. What we so far do know about MIND is that his music aims to provide a safe haven for the rush and the ache of modern life. Even though it’s short-lived, “Ghost in My Stereo” does this through it’s immersive atmosphere and incredibly soulful vocal performance. Sam’s vocals are drenched with heartache and longing, serving as the emotive crux of the experience. It’s the booming drums and raw energy from the bass presence that gives the…
Aziz Ansari was among the comedians who recently traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, a decision that raised eyebrows and prompted questions from Jimmy Kimmel. Ansari appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday, October 6th, to promote his feature directorial debut, Good Fortune. Toward the end of the interview, Kimmel took the opportunity to ask Ansari about his choice to perform at the festival. “People are questioning why you would go over there and take their money to perform in front of these people,” Kimmel commented. “This is something that’s become a big part of…
Earlier this week, Zach Bryan made some serious waves after sharing a song on Instagram with lyrics that appeared to express disillusionment with the actions of ICE and the broader state of America. The song, which is apparently titled “Bad News,” was championed by liberals and condemned by MAGA Republicans, with both the White House and the Department of Homeland Security publicly slamming the popular alt-country singer. DHS, in particular, went as far as to troll Bryan by soundtracking an ICE recruiting video with his hit song “Revival.” Bryan has now responded with a statement posted to Instagram, clarifying that…
Freida Parton is asking for prayers for her sister Dolly Parton amid ongoing health challenges. “Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly,” Freida wrote in post to Facebook on Tuesday. “Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine.…
Nine Inch Nails performed a mini set alongside Boys Noize at the Los Angeles premiere for TRON: Ares on Monday, October 6th. Reprising their “Nine Inch Noize”-style show seen in the middle of their 2025 “Peel It Back Tour” — plus longtime member Robin Finck on guitar — the group performed four songs from their recently-released soundtrack for TRON: Ares. They began with lead single “As Alive as You Need Me to Be,” continued with a live debut of “Forked Reality” followed by “The Warning,” and concluded the set with a live debut of “Shadow Over Me.” Watch a fan-captured…
On the October 6th episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host celebrated the results of a new poll showing he has a higher approval rating than President Donald Trump. The survey, published by The Economist and YouGov, polled 1,656 adult US citizens. “I am more popular than the president of the United States,” Kimmel said. “You remember the guy who keeps saying I have no ratings? Well, that makes two of us. They polled more than 1,000 people, and I lead Trump by 16 points. I’m at plus three, he’s at minus 13.” Kimmel then joked that Trump has a “lower…