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Report: Robert Pattinson favored to join cast of ‘Dune 3’

Dominique Charriau/WireImage via Getty ImagesIt seems Robert Pattinson may be heading to Arrakis.The actor is being considered to join the cast of Dune 3, according to Deadline. The outlet reports that no formal offer has been sent, but there is strong interest for Pattinson to join the ensemble. There is no word on who he would play, although the role is expected to be significant.This potential casting would add another A-lister to an already star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, […]

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Melvins tour van, featuring original Kurt Cobain artwork, going on display

Courtesy of Julien's AuctionsA tour van used by the Melvins and decorated with original artwork by Kurt Cobain is going on display to the public for the first time.In connection with Record Store Day, the van will be parked outside two Seattle record stores on Saturday: Easy Street Records from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. local time and Silver Platters from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time.Sections of the van will then be cut off to be auctioned in […]

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The Flaming Lips featured on new Ben Kweller song paying tribute to late musician Nell Smith

The Noise CompanyThe Flaming Lips are featured on a new song called "Killer Bee" by singer-songwriter Ben Kweller paying tribute to late musician Nell Smith, who died in 2024 at age 17.Smith, who'd released a collaborative album with the Lips, Where the Viaduct Looms, in 2021, reminded Kweller of his son, Dorian, who died in 2023 at age 16."Like my son Dorian, [Smith] was taken from us out of nowhere, driving alone, freak car accident, 17 years old," Kweller says. "Amidst the chaos, [Lips […]

todayApril 8, 2025

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Sixx:A.M. announces deluxe ‘Prayers for the Damned & Blessed’ reissue

Endurance Music GroupSixx:A.M. has announced a deluxe reissue of their final two albums, 2016's Prayers for the Damned and Prayers for the Blessed.The joint package, dubbed Prayers for the Damned & Blessed, is due out June 6. It will be available as a three-LP vinyl set and via digital outlets.The track list includes both Prayers albums alongside new piano renditions of the songs "Maybe It's Time" and "Prayers for the Damned," plus an alternative mix on "We Will Not Go Quietly."Sixx:A.M. featured Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki […]

todayApril 8, 2025

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‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ coming to theaters in 2027

Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty ImagesThose angry birds are back for more.Paramount Pictures has announced that The Angry Birds Movie 3 will soar into theaters on Jan. 29, 2027. John Rice will direct the third film based on the video game from a script by Thurop Van Orman.Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb will return to the big screen, again played by the returning voice cast of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride.Newcomers lending their voice this time around are […]

todayApril 8, 2025

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Metallica announces new fan-focused film, ’Metallica Saved My Life’

ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica has announced a new film called Metallica Saved My Life, dedicated to the band's legions of fans.The doc "explores our world through the lives of fans who have supported each other through highs, lows, trials, and triumphs for over four decades," the metal legends say."And yeah, we’re in it a little bit too," they add.Metallica Saved My Life, directed by prolific music video director Jonas Åkerlund, will be shown alongside stops on Metallica's upcoming North American tour, launching April 19 in […]

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Arcade Fire announces new album, ’Pink Elephant’

Columbia RecordsArcade Fire has announced a new album called Pink Elephant.The seventh studio effort from the "Wake Up" outfit, and their first since to 2022's We, drops May 9. You can listen to the first single, "Year of the Snake," via digital outlets and watch its accompanying video on YouTube.Pink Elephant is also the first Arcade Fire album since frontman Win Butler was accused of sexual misconduct in 2022. In response to the allegations, Butler acknowledged that he had relations with people outside […]

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Mike White on ‘The White Lotus’ composer quitting: ‘I don’t think he respected me’

Fabio Lovino/HBOThe White Lotus creator Mike White is speaking out about the show's composer quitting the show.In an interview with Howard Stern on Tuesday, White was asked his thoughts about Cristóbal Tapia de Veer publicly announcing via The New York Times that he would not return to compose the music for season 4 of the HBO series. De Veer told the outlet he and White had "already had our last fight forever."“I honestly don’t know what happened, except now I’m […]

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Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace announce co-headlining US tour

Scott Legato/Getty ImagesBreaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace are joining forces for a co-headlining U.S. tour.The outing launches Aug. 29 in Ridgedale, Missouri, and wraps up Oct. 12 in Durant, Oklahoma. Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit BreakingBenjamin.com or ThreeDaysGrace.com.Breaking Benjamin dropped a new single, "Awaken," in October and has been working […]

todayApril 8, 2025

Coheed and Cambria share ‘Library Demo’ of ‘Someone Who Can’ single Martin Scorsese honors the late Pope Francis: ‘A remarkable human being’ ICYMI: Even more announcements from Star Wars Celebration 2025 The Cure announces ’Mixes of a Lost World’ remix album Grand prize winner of Metallica’s marching band competition to be included in ‘College Football’ video game ‘The Last of Us’ star Pedro Pascal in ‘active denial’ over latest shocking episode

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