Author: James Evenden
Gene Simmons almost nearly had his own “Detroit Rock City” moment after the Kiss frontman was involved in a car accident on Tuesday afternoon. As Los Angeles’ NBC4 reports, Simmons, 76, was driving his Lincoln Navigator on the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu when he veered across several lines of traffic. Simmons’ SUV finally came to a stop when he struck a parked car. Simmons was reportedly communicative at the scene, telling EMTs and first responders that he fainted. His wife, Shannon Tweed, told TMZ that he is on a new medication that could worsen dehydration, and that he often…
An unrepentant Bill Burr has doubled down on his defense of performing at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Appearing as a surprise guest during a live taping of the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast over the weekend, the comedian said he doesn’t “give a fuck what all these phony fucking people are saying” and blamed bots for inflaming the backlash. “The general consensus is, ‘How dare you go to that place and make those oppressed people laugh, you fucking piece of shit. I can’t believe you went to that place. I can’t find it on a map, and this bot…
Dropkick Murphys are celebrating their 30th birthday in 2026 with their annual St. Patrick’s Day residency in Boston. The punk vets just unveiled next year’s dates, including shows at BMGM Music Hall at Fenway on March 13th, 14th, and 15th, plus a gig at Citizens House of Blues on March 17th, with support acts yet to be announced. Dropkick Murphys will also be hosting a family-friendly afternoon mini-concert (with meet and greet) on the 14th at MGM Music Hall. Get Dropkick Murphys Tickets Here A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Thursday at 10 a.m. ET for Live Nation All Access…
Björk has revealed her childhood friend, musician Magga Stína, was “kidnapped” by the Israeli army while on a Gaza aid mission. “She sailed on a boat following Greta Thunberg in trying to open the path for international aid to Gaza,” Björk wrote on Instagram. “I believe activism is as diverse as humans are. I support Magga Stína and Greta doing everything possible to try to stop the genocide in Palestine. It is illegal to starve people and hinder that food arrives to children.” The artist continued by stating that her native Iceland has been “first” in recognizing the independence of…
Two days after RUSH surprised fans with the announcement that they were returning for a 2026 North American tour, the band has expanded the outing to a total of 23 dates “due to incredible demand.” The prog-rock legends have added 11 shows to the 12 they revealed on Monday, with Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York City, and Toronto each doubling from two concerts to four. Additionally, the band will now play two dates in Cleveland instead of just one. Get RUSH Tickets Here Fans can register for an artist pre-sale by signing up at this location by October 9th…
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of the Los Angeles Kings’ home opener, a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday at Crypto Arena. Clad in his own custom “Dickinson” Kings jersey, the Maiden frontman belted out a fantastic rendition of the National Anthem, just like he did before a Pittsburgh Steelers game back in September. And he once again hit a very Maiden-esque high note for the demanding line, “O’er the land of the free.” Dickinson recently completed a fall solo tour in support of his latest album The Mandrake Project, hence why he was…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane perform during Parking Lot Concert Series presents: Gucci Mane & The New 1017 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pooh Shiesty was released from federal prison after serving three years of a 63-month sentence. Gucci Mane celebrated Shiesty’s release with a viral Instagram post that energized fans and the 1017 community. The Memphis rapper’s lawyer hinted at a major comeback, saying the rapper is “ready” and his story is “just starting.” Pooh Shiesty got out of federal prison early, and plenty of fans, friends…
Just in time for Halloween, Tim Burton’s classic goth romance Edward Scissorhands is getting a 4K Ultra HD remaster to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Pre-orders are ongoing ahead of its digital and physical release on October 28th. The 4K restoration upgrades the film to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound. Bonus materials include a peek behind the scenes of the movie shoot and interviews with the cast and crew about Burton’s modern Frankenstein interpretation. There are also separate audio commentaries from Burton and composer Danny Elfman. Released in December 1990, Edward Scissorhands starred Johnny Depp in the eponymous role as a young man…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images, and Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Future performs during “Future & Metro Boomin We Trust You Tour,” Chief Keef performs during 2025 Dreamville Music Festival, and Saweetie performing at Rolling Loud 2023 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The 2025 lineup for Don’t Fall in Love Fest blends Latin and Hip Hop stars for a unique cross-genre experience. The festival highlights the growing crossover between música Mexicana and Hip Hop, with acts like Banda MS and Snow Tha Product. Tickets…
Following reports last July that Ubisoft had canceled an upcoming Assassin’s Creed game, industry insider Stephen Totilo has revealed details of the shelved project. According to his Game Files newsletter, the title was set in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. It was reportedly scrapped due to concerns over the political climate in the United States and online backlash to a Black samurai protagonist in the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The canceled project, which was in development at Ubisoft Quebec, would have reportedly featured a formerly enslaved Black man recruited by the Brotherhood of Assassins after moving West “to start a new…