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Mgk sings Green Day’s ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ while covering Juice WRLD

ABC/Jeff NeiraMachine Gun Kelly put his spin on Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" while covering the song "Empty Out Your Pockets" by the late rapper Juice WRLD.About halfway through the rendition, mgk starts the chanting the familiar "oh-ohs" from the American Idiot single before launching into its opening verse. He then ends the cover with a guitar solo.You can watch the performance streaming now on YouTube.Green Day just played "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" themselves during their headlining set at the first […]

todayApril 17, 2025

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Lindsay Lohan to star in ‘Count My Lies’ series based on book

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaConLindsay Lohan is headed to the small screen.The actress will star in and executive produce the upcoming series Count My Lies, based on the 2025 book of the same name by Sophie Stava, according to a representative for Hulu.Stava is also attached as a producer on the project, which is in development at Hulu from 20th Television."When compulsive liar Sloane Caraway fibs her way into a nanny position for the gorgeous and charismatic Violet and Jay Lockhart, it […]

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In brief: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ season 17 release date and more

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is officially coming back for season 17 on July 9. FX has announced that the longest-running live-action comedy series in TV history will premiere with two episodes on FX that evening, with them being available to watch on Hulu the next day. The network also released a promo for the highly anticipated Abbott Elementary crossover episode ...Outlander fans can rejoice: Starz has announced the premiere date for the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood. […]

todayApril 17, 2025

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Love may tear us apart, but could the Rock Hall bring ex-Joy Division & New Order bandmates back together?

Mike Prior/RedfernsJoy Division and New Order are once again nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and they're once again listed on the ballot together as one single entry. Both bands featured three of the same members — bassist Peter Hook, guitarist Bernard Sumner and drummer Stephen Morris — who'd formed New Order alongside keyboardist Gillian Gilbert following the 1980 death of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis.As Hook tells ABC Audio, he feels that the joint nomination makes sense."Joy Division, the […]

todayApril 17, 2025

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Bryce Dallas Howard on her new documentary, ‘Pets’

Disney/Natasha CamposBryce Dallas Howard directs the new documentary Pets, all about our furry little friends.The film, which is streaming now on Disney+, explores the relationship between animals and the people who own them all over the world. All types of animals are highlighted in the documentary: from dogs and cats to pigs and birds of prey. Howard told ABC Audio every story highlighted in the film spoke to her in different ways."I think that the healing benefits of having a […]

todayApril 17, 2025

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Watch live video for Nothing More’s David Draiman collaboration, ‘ANGEL SONG’

Chiaki Nozu/WireImageNothing More has premiered a live video for their David Draiman collaboration, "ANGEL SONG."The performance was recorded during Nothing More's set at the 2024 Aftershock festival, which featured a surprise appearance by the Disturbed frontman.You can watch the live "ANGEL SONG" video streaming now on YouTube.The studio version of "ANGEL SONG" appears on Nothing More's latest album, 2024's CARNAL. It hit #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.A deluxe edition of CARNAL, which includes the Aftershock performance of "ANGEL SONG," dropped in March.(Video […]

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Got so far, indeed: Linkin Park’s ‘In the End’ video hits 2 billion YouTube views

ABC/Karen NealIt may start with one, but when it comes to YouTube views, Linkin Park's "In the End" video will end up with a whole lot more.The clip has officially passed the 2 billion views mark, making it the second LP song to achieve that feat. The video for "Numb" was the first, having reached the milestone in 2023."In the End" was one of several hit singles off Linkin Park's 2000 debut album, Hybrid Theory, along with "One Step Closer" and […]

todayApril 16, 2025

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Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications: Medical examiner

Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesMichelle Trachtenberg died a natural death from complications of diabetes, the New York City medical examiner’s office said Wednesday.There was no autopsy performed, but toxicology test results gave additional clarity, according to the medical examiner’s office.The Gossip Girl actress was found dead in her apartment in Columbus Circle in February at the age of 39.Previously, Trachtenberg’s family objected to an autopsy for religious reasons. Because there was no suspicion of foul play or criminality associated with the actress’s death, the medical […]

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LA gallery to showcase art of Lzzy Hale, Harper Grohl & more

Jeff Hahne/Getty ImagesThe art of Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Dave Grohl's daughter Harper will be displayed at an upcoming exhibit in Los Angeles. Dubbed Strength: A Celebration of Art Queens, the exhibition is presented by the art collective Punk Rock & Paintbrushes and will run from April 25 to June 3 at the Eye for Sound Gallery, which is owned by System of a Down's Serj Tankian."I paint in the same way I write music. With no idea where I'm starting or how […]

todayApril 16, 2025

Bishop Briggs honors Dr. Jane Goodall with new song, ‘In Your Eyes’ Puddle of Mudd announces new album, ’Kiss the Machine’ Alicia Silverstone to executive produce, star in new ‘Clueless’ TV series Jordan Peele-produced sports horror movie, ‘Him,’ gets a trailer Zoë Kravitz in talks to direct ‘How to Save a Marriage,’ Robert Pattinson to produce Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez shares new solo song, ‘Why Me?’

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