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‘Fraggle Rock’ Wraps Up ‘A Holiday Gift’ With Festive Musical Special Featuring Nicole Scherzinger: Watch the Trailer

  • A new Fraggle Rock holiday musical arrives on 4 December.
  • Nicole Scherzinger makes her first appearance in the series.
  • Wembley’s holiday mission is disrupted by a snow globe.

The Fraggles return in *Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift*, a new musical special premiering globally on Apple TV on 4 December. Nicole Scherzinger makes her first appearance in the series, performing a musical number, while Lilli Cooper returns as Doc. In the story, Wembley becomes Spirit Captain and…

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Designates the Troubadour as a Landmark Venue; Going Forward, L.A. Will Host Hall’s Induction Ceremony ‘At Least Every Other Year’ (EXCLUSIVE)

  • The Troubadour will be named a Rock Hall Landmark.
  • Los Angeles will host inductions at least every other year.
  • A sold-out Gram Parsons tribute is part of the events.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will designate Los Angeles’s Troubadour club a Landmark in music history, recognising the venue’s role in artists’ development and the city’s influence on popular music. The announcement also signals a stronger commitment to Los Angeles: future induction ceremonies will be held…

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Dirty Projectors – “Jumbotron”

  • Dirty Projectors have released the single “Jumbotron”.
  • Dave Longstreth is joined by Chris Bear, Karl McComas-Reichl and horn players.
  • Longstreth plans a solo tour next year.

Dirty Projectors have released “Jumbotron”, a new single marking the band’s first new music since Dave Longstreth scored the 2025 film The Legend of Ochi. The release follows the group’s signing with Joyful Noise and the launch of Longstreth’s imprint, Well-Tempered Zealot; it also offers a possible hint…

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Till Lindemann adds 2027 North American dates to global tour

  • Lindemann’s North American tour runs from 30 April to 21 May 2027.
  • Dates include Canada, the United States and two festival appearances.
  • South American and UK and European legs are also scheduled.

Till Lindemann, Rammstein’s singer, has announced a 2027 North American tour alongside previously announced South American and UK and European dates. The North American run begins in Mexico City on 30 April and ends in Los Angeles on 21 May, with stops across the US and Canada and…

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DRAGONFORCE Releases ‘Neverending Nightmare’ Single From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

  • DragonForce have released their second single from their tenth album.
  • “Neverending Nightmare” features Alissa White-Gluz and Alessio Garavello.
  • The album is due on 19 March 2027.

DragonForce have released “Neverending Nightmare”, the second single from their upcoming tenth, self-titled album, due on 19 March 2027. The track introduces the band’s new vocal era, pairing first frontwoman and permanent vocalist Alissa White-Gluz with singer Alessio Garavello, while retaining the group’s fast, technically demanding sound. The…

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The classic rock band Keith Richards simply couldn’t understand and slammed as “too strict”

  • Richards felt The Band lacked spontaneity.
  • He praised Dylan’s solo performances at the Isle of Wight.
  • The Stones have faced similar criticism of their own sound.

Keith Richards criticised The Band after seeing them back Bob Dylan at the Isle of Wight gig in 1969, saying they were “too strict” and lacked spontaneity. His view contrasted with the praise The Band received from musicians including George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Elton John, and highlights…

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Lainey Wilson Has a Hilarious Plan for Ella Langley if She Sweeps the 2026 CMA Awards

  • Ella Langley has nine CMA nominations.
  • Lainey Wilson joked about bringing her a bedazzled broom.
  • The ceremony airs on 18 November.

Ella Langley leads the 2026 CMA Awards nominations with nine, putting her in contention across multiple categories, including Entertainer of the Year against her friend Lainey Wilson. Wilson, hosting for the third consecutive year, joked that she would bring Langley a bedazzled broom and dustpan in case she…

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Dirty Projectors’ David Longstreth Announces 2027 Solo US Tour, Shares New Song “Jumbotron”: Stream

  • David Longstreth will tour the US and Europe in 2027.
  • Dirty Projectors launched the Well Tempered Zealot label.
  • New single “Jumbotron” features piano, drums, bass and brass.

Dirty Projectors’ David Longstreth has announced a solo tour spanning the United States and Europe in spring and summer 2027, alongside the launch of the band’s new record label, Well Tempered Zealot. The announcement is accompanied by “Jumbotron”, a new single and the group’s second new song since…

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In 1986, Ray Liotta made his acting debut in a box-office bomb. Three years later, Melanie Griffith landed him his big break

  • Liotta’s early film debut was in a major flop.
  • Melanie Griffith helped him audition for *Something Wild*.
  • The role earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

Ray Liotta’s first feature film, *The Lonely Lady*, was a critical and commercial failure, and he struggled to find another film role for three years. His breakthrough came when college friend Melanie Griffith helped him get an audition for Jonathan Demme’s *Something Wild*, a part that showcased his…

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Barry Weiss’ Bossy Songs extends partnership with Sony Music Publishing

  • Bossy Songs will remain supported and administered by Sony Music Publishing.
  • Weiss says the publisher will keep seeking emerging songwriters.
  • Its roster includes writers behind work by Slayyyter and Malcolm Todd.

Barry Weiss’ Bossy Songs has extended its partnership with Sony Music Publishing (SMP), which will continue to support and administer the publisher. The deal maintains a close link between Weiss’ publishing and RECORDS, his label company that also partners with Sony, and gives Bossy Songs scope to keep…

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