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15/08/2025

A new biopic about the late singer Sinéad O’Connor is officially in development. The film centers on her early life and meteoric rise in music.

The film aims to explore how one young woman from Dublin, Ireland, used her immense talent not only to achieve stardom, but also to challenge powerful institutions—particularly highlighting her outspoken activism against the Catholic Church and the Irish state.

No cast, title, or release timeline has been announced yet, but the project has been in the works since at least the release of the “Nothing Compares” documentary in 2022.

14/08/2025

There will only be one Prince, but now a new actor has been named for his most famous role. Kris Kollins will play "The Kid" in the upcoming stage musical version of "Purple Rain." Kollins is described as an "up-and-coming singer-songwriter." Actress Rachel Webb (“&Juliet) will play the role of Apollonia. Kollins was discovered on social media. A promotional video of the two performing "Take Me with You" has already been posted on YouTube. The "Purple Rain" stage musical is set to debut from October 16th through November 16th at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. There's no word at this time about a Broadway run.

14/08/2025

President Donald Trump, now chairman of the Kennedy Center, announced that the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will include rock band KISS (alongside Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford).

Band Reactions:

• Gene Simmons: “KISS is the embodiment of the American Dream. We are deeply honored to receive the Kennedy Center Honor.”

• Paul Stanley: Highlighted the band’s hard-working ethos and accepted the award on behalf of KISS’s extensive legacy.

• Ace Frehley: Described the honor as “a dream come true that I never thought would materialize.”

• Peter Criss: Called it “the greatest honor of our career” and expressed feeling “so blessed.”

14/08/2025

David Byrne firmly stated that Talking Heads are done touring, emphasizing that “you can’t turn the clock back” and that recapturing their past magic is impossible.

He explained that although reuniting in 2023 to promote the Stop Making Sense re-release brought them closer, he felt no urge to tour or record together again.

Byrne also noted that focusing too much on older material risks turning into a “legacy act,” something he wants to avoid.

14/08/2025

Netflix has acquired the two-part documentary film “aka Charlie Sheen,” which chronicles the star’s struggle with fame — leading to his infamous 2011 firing from “Two and a Half Men” — followed by his path to sobriety. The film will premiere Sept. 10 on the Netflix.

Sheen opens up for the documentary, which also speaks to family, friends and cast members including Denise Richards, Heidi Fleiss, Jon Cryer, Sean Penn, Ramon Estevez, Brooke Mueller, Chris Tucker and even Sheen’s drug dealer Marco.

Tabloid black hole Charlie Sheen knows what’s been said about him, and he’s finally ready to confess. Directed by Andrew Renzi (Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?), aka ...

13/08/2025

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13/08/2025

A 1982 Kramer electric guitar, hand-painted with Eddie Van Halen’s iconic black-and-white stripes and styled like his legendary “Frankenstein” guitar, is heading to auction for the first time this October as part of Sotheby’s “Grails Week.” The guitar is expected to fetch between $2–3 million.

Eddie played this guitar during his 1982–83 tours and it featured prominently in a TV commercial for Kramer. He later gifted it to his guitar tech, Robin “Rudy” Leiren, with a personal inscription. It eventually made its way to Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars, who used it during recordings for their album “Dr. Feelgood”.

The guitar will be showcased for public viewing in Monterey, California, from today (August 13) to August 16, marking its first public appearance in over 40 years.

13/08/2025

Danielle Spencer, best known as Dee from What’s Happening!!, has passed away at 60 after a long battle with cancer.

Her co-star Haywood Nelson (Dwayne) shared the news, calling her a “pragmatic warrior” and “shero.”

Spencer stole hearts as Roger's quick-witted little sister on the hit '70s sitcom, but her life was marked by incredible resilience - surviving a near-fatal car crash, a coma, and later paralysis. Beyond acting, she was also a veterinarian and animal rights advocate. She’ll be remembered for her strength, talent, and heart.

12/08/2025

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12/08/2025

Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a Hall & Oates business partnership through arbitration, two years after their rift went public in court documents filed in a lawsuit by Hall against Oates.

Attorneys for Hall noted that the case received a final judgment in arbitration and that they filed a proposed order for the judge to dismiss the case.

It's unclear when the arbitration process was finalized. And details were not revealed about the outcome between the musicians who made music together for more than a half-century, including hits in the 1970s and '80s such as "Maneater," "Rich Girl," and "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)."

In 2023 filings, Hall accused Oates of blindsiding and betraying him, saying their relationship and his trust in Oates have deteriorated. Oates replied that he was "deeply hurt" that Hall was making "inflammatory, outlandish, and inaccurate statements" about him.

12/08/2025

A new “Rambo” prequel titled “John Rambo” is officially in development, and Noah Centineo is attached to star as a young John Rambo during the Vietnam War.

The film will explore Rambo’s origins as a Green Beret. Filming expected to begin in Thailand in 2026.

Centineo is best known for his work on the Netflix projects “To All The Boys” and "The Recruit". Sylvester Stallone is aware of the project but not involved.