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Listen to new KennyHoopla song, ‘NORTHERN LIGHTS//’

The OrchardKennyHoopla has released a new song called "NORTHERN LIGHTS//.""I made this song in my basement with my friend," KennyHoopla says. "I think it sounds like that, this song went through a lot of phases but I think it ended up back in its rawest form.""I was listening to so much '90s shoegaze and post rock bands around this time," he continues. "I think this is probably a tribute to Sonic Youth and Ride for saving my life, which is what […]

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The Struts announce North American tour celebrating 10th anniversary of debut album

ABC/Paula LoboThe Struts have announced a North American tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album, Everybody Wants.The outing launches July 31 in Toronto and concludes Sept. 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dirty Honey will support on select dates.Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit TheStruts.com.Everybody Wants was first released in 2014 in The Struts' native England and then was reissued in 2016 in North America, […]

todayApril 16, 2025

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Lorde confirms title of new song, ‘What Was That’

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicLorde has confirmed the title of her upcoming new single.The track is called "What Was That" and, according to the "Royals" artist's Instagram, will be "out soon."The news follows reports that Lorde had sent a WhatsApp message to fans in which she teased, "Everything is about to change." She had also posted a clip of new music in a TikTok earlier in April."What Was That" will mark Lorde's first new original music to follow her 2021 album, Solar Power. She released […]

todayApril 16, 2025

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Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards

Ralph Bavaro/NBCNate Bargatze has been tapped to host TV's biggest night.The comedian will host the 77th Emmy Awards, which honor excellence in television. CBS will broadcast the show live on both coasts from the Peacock Theater in LA on Sept. 14. The show will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.“It’s a huge honor to be asked to host such an iconic awards show and I’m beyond excited to work with CBS to create a night […]

todayApril 16, 2025

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Aerosmith’s ‘I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing’ featured in ad for the NBA Playoffs

Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAerosmith’s hit song “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” is featured in a new ad campaign for the 2025 NBA Playoffs.The clip features footage of NBA players like Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Karl-Anthony Towns as everyday people in homes, bars, businesses and more get transported into the arena to watch the game. The clip also includes cameos from Rob Lowe, Shaboozey, Sheila E. and more, ending with the tagline “Don’t Miss A Thing.”The 2025 NBA […]

todayApril 16, 2025

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Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman star in ‘The Roses’ trailer

Jaap Buitendijk/Searchlight PicturesBenedict Cumberbatch is married to Olivia Colman in the official trailer for The Roses.Searchlight Pictures released the trailer for director Jay Roach's dark comedy film on Wednesday.It follows the seemingly picture-perfect married life between Theo and Ivy, played by Cumberbatch and Colman, respectively. Beneath their perfect facade, however, tension lingers as Theo's career takes a hit and Ivy's own life ambitions begin to soar."For you, dear, I'd do anything," Cumberbatch's Theo says at the beginning of the trailer.As […]

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Kings of Leon headlining 2025 Pilgrimage festival

Tim Mosenfelder/WireImageKings of Leon are headlining the 2025 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, taking place Sept. 27-28 in Franklin, Tennessee.The bill also includes Young the Giant, Sam Fender, Grace Potter and Better Than Ezra. John Mayer will headline, as well.Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. CT. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit PilgrimageFestival.com.KoL's upcoming touring plans also include opening shows for Zach Bryan at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and at San Francisco's […]

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Eddie Vedder, Metallica, Depeche Mode & more premiering documentaries at Tribeca Festival

ABCPearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Metallica and Depeche Mode are among the musical acts premiering new documentaries at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 4-15 in New York City.Vedder's film, Matter of Time, follows his work to support research into finding a cure for the genetic disease epidermolysis bullosa. His EB Research Partnership organization, which he cofounded alongside his wife, Jill, hosts a benefit concert to raise money for the cause.The screening of Matter of Time, which will mark the doc's world premiere, […]

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Lorde tells fans to get ready, ‘everything is about to change’

Jacopo Raule/Getty ImagesIn her new era, Lorde is employing an old-fashioned method of talking to her fans: a voice message.In a three-minute WhatsApp message to her fans, captured on Reddit, the "Royals" artist says, "I'm in the zone about not wanting to think too hard about how to communicate. ... Let's just try this for a sec."After talking a bit about her appearance at Coachella on April 12, during which she joined Charli XCX onstage, Lorde says, "I just wanted […]

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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