Rock bands tend to peak early in their life cycles, riding the wave of youthful inspiration. It’s hard enough to keep a project going for years. It’s almost impossible to make great albums up through the end. In other words, not all “final albums” are created equal. Some long-haul acts slowly fizzle, trickling out average […]
Sydney Sweeney has rejected the idea that she was sexually objectified in the Rolling Stones’ video for the song “Angry.” The 26-year-old actress – also known for her appearances in Euphoria and The White Lotus – said she enjoyed shooting the promo for the Hackney Diamonds track, even though many online comments suggested it was […]
While Saturday Night Live’s reputation as an envelope-pushing TV comedy institution may stem from decades of rose-tinted memories and self-mythologizing, it’s beyond question that the late-night institution has generated more than its share of public outrage over the years. While some controversy erupted out of trenchant takes on hot-button issues of the day, more often […]
Veteran Los Angeles radio host Jim Ladd died on Dec. 16 at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack. The news was confirmed on SiriusXM by DJ Meg Griffin, who replaced Ladd for what would have been his regular Deep Tracks show on Monday. “I am so sorry for the shock that just hit […]
Julian Lennon set the record straight on his relationship with brother Sean Lennon in a recent interview, telling Esquire that rumors of their so-called feuds are “such bull.” The elder son of John Lennon discussed attending the 2021 Get Back premiere with his younger brother, who had reservations about going. “He felt overwhelming pressure. And I didn’t particularly […]
Christmas is a time when loved one gather together and appreciate all they have… then turn on the television for some good, old fashioned binge-watching. There’s no shortage of Christmas TV episodes, as just about any series that’s been on for a year or more generally attempts at some holiday themed programming. Now, making a […]
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee faces accusations of sexual assault in a new lawsuit filed on Friday. The assault in question allegedly took place during a February 2003 helicopter trip from San Diego County to Van Nuys, California, which Lee took with plaintiff Jane Doe (via Rolling Stone). She accused Lee of “forcibly groping, kissing and penetrating her […]
Classic rock veterans were faced with a changing of the guard in 1993, as the growing grunge revolution altered the look and sound of popular music. Elvis Costello, David Bowie and Billy Idol were among those stretching out creatively with varied results. Duran Duran, on the other hand, further embraced and experimented with technology, coming out […]
By his own account, Peter Criss deliberately sabotaged three of his final five shows with the original lineup of Kiss. The first and most public of these acts kicked off a week of backstage arguments that ended with him trying to attack a bandmate with a broken champagne bottle. Despite a half-decade run as one […]
KK’s Priest and L.A. Guns will team up for the Return of the Sinner tour in 2024 with additional support from Burning Witches. The band, featuring former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, will finally play its first U.S. concerts. 13 dates have been announced so far for the trek, which […]