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When Lukas Nelson issued his album American Romance earlier this summer, it marked the first release under his own name. Up until then, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist fronted the group Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, which eventually went on to back Neil Young for nearly five years.

The band announced they were going their separate ways, at least for a little while, in 2024. “After 15 unforgettable years, Promise of the Real has decided to take a well-earned hiatus, and begin a new creative chapter in all of our lives,...

Stick tells the story of optimistic ex-professional golfer Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson), who might be good friends with one Ted Lasso if they ever overlapped in their sports worlds.

Hailing from creator Jason Keller, the Apple TV+ series premiered early June with the first three episodes, watching Pryce reluctantly let his ex-wife Amber Linn (Judy Greer) sell their former house before he decides to bet on teen Santiago Wheeler, who has the swing of a golf pro, and take him to the big leagues along with his former caddy and friend Mitts (Marc Maron) and Santi’s mother Elena (Mariana Treviño).

Needle drops support Pryce’s positive thinking throughout the show, though there are more serious moments too. The opening credits song is performed by the band Caamp. Find the full soundtrack of Apple’s Stick below:

Episode 1 – “Pilot”

“Pass the Hat” by Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis “Rag and Bone” by...

A 22-year-old Los Angeles man is facing murder and burglary charges for the killing of a longtime American Idol staffer and her husband while allegedly attempting to rob their home in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood last week.

Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70, were found shot to death this week when police conducted a welfare check at the couple’s Encino property on Monday. Kaye is best known as the music supervisor on the long-running hit talent show American Idol, where she was responsible for clearing all songs used or performed on the show for the past 16 years.

Raymond Boodarian was charged with two counts of murder and a count of residential burglary earlier Thursday, according to Los Angeles ABC affiliate station Kabc. This afternoon, he appeared before a judge who said that his next court hearing will be on Aug. 20. Boodarian is being held without bail.

American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found murdered in their home in Encino, California on Monday, July 14. Robin had been the music supervisor for American Idol since 2009. Robin and Tom were both 70 years old.

According to People, Robin and Tom were found in separate rooms of their house, both with gunshot wounds to the head. They were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to People that 22-year-old Encino resident Raymond Boodarian has been arrested in connection with the murders. It is believed that Robin and Thomas walked in on the suspect inside their house, and then had a deadly confrontation.

Authorities stated, "The victims returned home while the suspect had gained entry into the residence, and a confrontation ensued, which resulted in the suspect taking their lives. The victims succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds,...

An arrest has been made after longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were killed following an apparent double homicide.

American Idol, in a statement from a spokesperson and obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, said, “We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom’s, passing. Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time.”

Kaye, a veteran of music reality series, worked for American Idol from 2009 to the present day. She was responsible for clearing all songs used or performed on the show and was instrumental in getting Led Zeppelin to sign off on an Idol performance of “Whole Lotta Love” — a standout of...

Updated with statement from American Idol: Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor with American Idol, and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found shot to death Monday in their home in the Encino area of Los Angeles, Deadline has confirmed. Both were 70.

Los Angeles police told Deadline that officers were called to the home on White Oak Place at about 2:30 p.m. Monday on a welfare check after the couple had not been seen for several days. Officers found the couple with fatal gunshot wounds to the head, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.

“We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom’s, passing,” an American Idol spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. “Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our...

Paul T. Riddle knows that he’s prone to shed a tear or two when the right moment strikes. He’s the first to admit he gets choked up during soft-hearted TV advertisements or when “Silent Night” comes across grocery store speakers during the holiday season.

So, on a Monday morning when Riddle, a longtime drummer and co-founding member of the Marshall Tucker Band, called to talk about his late bandmate Toy Caldwell, he got a little misty-eyed.

“Mine and Toy’s thing was the music,” says Riddle, a soft-spoken...

Waylon Jennings is one of the most unforgettable country singers of all time. He was part of the so-called “Outlaw Country” along with Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. Nelson, 92, is the only one still alive. Haggard died in 2016. Sadly, Jennings had passed away a decade earlier from complications related to diabetes.

Fans thought they would never hear his voice again. But thanks to his son, Shooter, his dad’s voice will play on radios again soon in previously unreleased music. The singer passed away over a decade ago. Keep reading to find out how his son made it possible to release new music from his dad.

Waylon Jennings Had Unique Journey To Country Music

Waylon Jennings knew he wanted to be a country singer from an early age. According to his biography, he started playing guitar when he was eight and made his radio debut at just 14. Growing in the 1950s,...

Country icon Waylon Jennings passed away in 2002, but even two decades later, his legend lives on. Today, Son of Jessi/Thirty Tigers proves as much, as the label has announced the release of a previously unheard album from Jennings, Songbird, which is due out October 3rd. Stream the first single, a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird,” below.

Songbird boasts recordings from sessions that took place between 1973 and 1984, all produced by Jennings and his longtime drummer and co-producer Richie Albright. The included cuts also feature the country superstar’s famed backing band, The Waylors. Shooter Jennings, Waylon’s son and three-time Grammy Award winner, ultimately compiled the songs and mixed their final versions. Pre-orders are available now.

“What became very apparent to me was that my dad was recording constantly with his band The Waylors between tours,” Shooter said in a statement. “Just having won the David-and-Goliath battle against...

Shooter Jennings unearthed his father Waylon Jennings’ tender rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird” Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day.

“I’ve been waiting so long to share this with you,” Shooter wrote on Instagram Sunday. “It hasn’t been an easy road to get here, but it’s been one that has given me a new purpose in life. I dug through my dad’s old tapes and found a plethora of music by Waylon and the band at the peak of their abilities… I was able to make...

Margo Price is celebrating her deep roots in country music on her upcoming album. On Tuesday, the musician announced that Hard Headed Woman, her fifth studio album, is out Aug. 29.

The musician made the LP — her first album in Nashville — at RCA Studio A alongside producer Matt Ross-Spang. The record features Jesse Welles on “Don’t Wake Me Up” and Tyler Childers on “Love Me Like You Used to Do,” along with the single “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down,” which dropped Tuesday with an accompanying music video.

Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson turned the Hollywood Bowl into a haven for Americana and country on Friday night, as the two legends brought the Outlaw Music Festival back to the storied venue for the second year in a row.

Dylan went on just as dusk settled, and the stage lit up like a noir rodeo, revealing Dylan’s signature piano. He and his band — dressed in black like outlaw undertakers — opened with a swaggering “Things Have Changed.”

The stage setup was simple: An image of a peaceful mountain lake backdrop that resembled a fancy water bottle label, blending well with the surrounding Hollywood Hills, and a crowd full of cowboy hats and rhinestones.

Opening for Dylan and Nelson Friday night were bluegrass stars Sierra Hull and Billy Strings, while upcoming Outlaw Fest 2025 tour stops will rotate in acts like Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, and Nathaniel Rateliff. Outlaw lineups...

Johnny Rodriguez, the first country star of Mexican American descent known for such recordings as “You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” died Friday after entering hospice care. He was 73. His daughter confirmed Rodriguez’s death in a social media post.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Johnny Rodriguez, who left us peacefully on May 9th, surrounded by family,” she wrote. “Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions around the world,...

Launching today, Morgan Wallen Radio is an exclusive new country music channel on SiriusXM that brings you closer to the man behind the music ahead of his fourth studio album, “I’m The Problem.”

Morgan Wallen RadioAvailable May 1–31 on SiriusXMListen on the App

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Tune in to Morgan Wallen Radio on satellite channel 57 and the SiriusXM app and web player now through May 31.

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Curated by Morgan Wallen himself, the channel features his biggest hits, deep cuts, and all 37 tracks from “I’m The Problem.” Hear exclusive commentary about the making of his new album, upcoming stadium tour, and favorite collaborations, along with untold stories from on and off the road and much more.

In addition to his own music, Morgan handpicked songs for the channel from his musical influences,...

With the first weekend of Coachella 2025 now in the history books, clear winners have emerged among the dozens of acts who performed, including history-making headliners and small-font breakthroughs.

Best Overall Set: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga’s headlining set on Friday night was an immediate all-timer: the Mother Monster had created an opera house in the middle of the desert teeming with her own inner demons and mind-blowing choreography that utilized not just the main stage but seemingly every inch of the catwalk and B-stage as well. It was a performance for the ages, and erases her fine-but-not-phenomenal previous performance from 2017 altogether.

Lady Gaga performs at the Coachella Stage.

Best Non-Main Stage Set: Gustavo Dudamel

When LA Phil conductor Gustavo Dudamel was revealed on the lineup, anyone who’s been paying attention to orchestral moments at Coachella knew to expect something special. In the past, both Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer...

Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic is coming to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, this year with a lineup that includes Bob Dylan, the Avett Brothers, the Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel, and Tami Neilson, in addition to Nelson and his Family Band. Ticket go on sale March 7.

“I’m 92 years old and I’ll be there so you have no excuse,” Nelson said in a statement. “I look forward to bringing back my annual 4th of July Picnic to the city I love and sharing...

Willie Nelson is preparing for the 10th annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which will see him make 35 stops across 22 states.

The tour is scheduled to begin in Arizona on May 13 and conclude in Wisconsin on Sept. 19.

Willie Nelson & Family will be accompanied by Bob Dylan, Billy String, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Sierra Hull, Waylon Payne, Willow Avalon, Myron Elkins, Tami Neilson, Madeleine Edwards, Lily Meola, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, The Avett brothers, The Red Clay Strays, Turnpike Troubadours, The Mavericks, Lake Street Dive and Wilco.

In a statement, Nelson shared, “What an amazing lineup to celebrate my 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour.”

He continued, “I can’t wait to join friends and family in bringing this celebration to the fans we love.”

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After a delay, Family Guy is finally returning, with Season 23 premiering on Sunday Feb. 16, 2025. It will debut at 8 pm Et / Pt, which has long been The Simpsons' time slot, per TheWrap. Rounding out the two-hour block will be Grimsburg Season 2, The Great North Season 5, and Krapopolis Season 2.

The new episode will be a riff on Top Gun, with Peter playing Maverick as he mourns the death of Goose (Joe). His relationship with Charlie (Lois) is explored along with his son, Rooster (Chris). Given Family Guy's winning record with spoofs on beloved movies, expect this one to be a classic.

The show recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, despite being canceled twice since its series premiere on Jan. 31, 1999.

When Does 'The Simpsons' Return?

Just a few weeks back, it was reported that The Simpsons would lose its coveted Sundays at 8 pm Et / Pt time slot, and would be moved to Wednesday nights.

A video of the Highwaymen appearing on a talk show in 1991 has been making the rounds on social media since the 2024 presidential election, not because of any song they sang, but because of what they said. At least three members of the country supergroup called out the good ol’ U.S.A., courageously pointing out, in the words of Willie Nelson, that “There’s a lot of things wrong with this country.”

That Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson — the fourth Highwayman, Waylon Jennings, didn’t weigh in — dared to...

2025 is going to see massive scheduling changes to beloved animated sitcoms The Simpsons and Family Guy.

The new year has arrived, and so have some major changes to Fox’s Animation Domination programming block. Per Comicbook.com, Family Guy will take over The Simpsons’ time slot when the series’ 23rd season premieres this February. The swap was revealed in a Jerry O’Connell preview.

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While not officially confirmed, Family Guy will likely take the 8:00 Pm Est time slot starting Sunday at the beginning of February. This marks the official premiere of the 23rd season of the series, not including the two holiday specials "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater" and "Gift of the White Guy," airing in October and November 2024. Alongside Family Guy, other animated series,...

When country music legend Kris Kristofferson passed away on Sept. 28, 2024, most of the public tributes to him understandably spotlighted his successful career as a trailblazing and award-winning singer-songwriter. Even as he was contributing to the hugely influential "outlaw movement" of country music alongside fellow icons like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings in the 1970s, Kristofferson set out to prove that his talents extended beyond the music world. To that end, Kristofferson embarked on a successful career as a Hollywood actor, starring in films like the 1972 cult classic crime drama Cisco Pike and the 1976 remake of the acclaimed musical A Star is Born, which earned him a Golden Globe.

Perhaps the most impressive display of Kristofferson's acting chops came in the 1974 romantic comedy-drama Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, directed by Martin Scorsese. The film centers on single mother Alice Hyatt (Burstyn) as she leaves her home in Socorro, New Mexico after...

“I don’t drink/never been drunk at all,” Waylon Wyatt sings in his song “O.D.” And for good reason: The Hackett, Arkansas, native is all of 18. But Wyatt also understands exactly who he’s singing to.

“I know that my music appeals to a younger audience, so I felt like adding that into the lyrics. It doesn’t make you look cool or anything. I’ve never been stoned either,” he says proudly, before rattling off a few more lines from “O.D.,” a track that appears on...

Martha Luttrell, a talent agent who represented a notable array of directors, actors, writers and musicians, died on Dec. 9 in Calabasas, Calif. She was 80.

Luttrell’s death was confirmed to Variety by her friend Holly Goldberg Sloan, with the cause being pancreatic cancer.

As a one-time representative for directors Martin Campbell, Paul Weiland, Mick Jackson, Tony Bill and Jon Amiel, Luttrell also helped guide the careers of Stephen Rea, Julie Taymor, Dereck Joubert, Beverly Joubert, Susan Sarandon, Judy Davis, Sam Shepard, Waylon Jennings and Don Was.

Luttrell got one of her first jobs answering phones at Capitol Records. In the 1970s, she relocated to New York City and assisted Mike Nichols. After working with him on location for the film “The Day of the Dolphin,” she relocated to Los Angeles and got a job assisting Bill Robinson at The Robinson Agency, where she learned how to be an agent.

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Martha Luttrell, the onetime ICM talent agent whose clients included Susan Sarandon, Sam Shepard, Waylon Jennings, Don Was and Martin Campbell, has died. She was 80.

Luttrell died Monday of pancreatic cancer in Calabasas, California, a family spokesperson announced.

Luttrell, who spent 25 years at ICM, also repped directors Paul Weiland, Mick Jackson, Julie Taymor, Tony Bill and Jon Amiel; actors Stephen Rea and Judy Davis; and filmmakers/conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert.

Luttrell was born in Vancouver on Halloween in 1944. Her father, James, was a salesman and her mother, Frances, a realtor. She knew at an early age that she wanted to be in show business and moved with her cousin to Los Angeles right out of high school. One of her first jobs was working at Capitol Records answering the phones.

In the early 1970s, Luttrell relocated to New York and became the assistant to Mike Nichols, whom she called...

Martha Luttrell, a veteran talent agent whose clients ranged from Susan Sarandon and Martin Campbell to Julie Taymor, Sam Shepard and Waylon Jennings and also worked with Mike Nichols and Bill Robinson, died Sunday of pancreatic cancer in Calabasas, CA. She was 80.

Her friend Holly Goldberg Sloan confirmed the news to Deadline.

Born on October 31, 1944, in Vancouver, Luttrell knew at an early age that she wanted to be in show business and moved with her cousin to Los Angeles right out of high school. Among her first jobs was answering phones at Capitol Records.

Luttrell relocated to New York City in the early 1970s and became the assistant to comedian-turned-Oscar-winning The Graduate filmmaker Mike Nichols. After working with him on 1973’s The Day of the Dolphin, she moved back to Los Angeles and got a job assisting Robinson at The Robinson Agency, where she learn the craft of agenting.

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The 2024 Family Guy holiday special, "The Gift of the White Guy," delivers the same irreverent comedy the show has become known for, with nothing very special about it. That is not to say the episode is bad, it has several laugh-out-loud moments, but in a series with well over 400 episodes, it becomes a challenge just to improve on itself. And with plenty of holiday specials in the past 25 years, this episode doesn't break the mold.

Family Guy is an animated series following the eccentric Griffin family. Led by bumbling patriarch Peter and long-suffering Lois, the family includes the sadistic baby Stewie, unpopular teenager Meg, dim-witted Chris, and Brian, their talking dog. The show explores their outlandish adventures in the fictional town of Quahog.

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Morgan Wallen went into the 58th annual CMA Awards as the leading contender, with seven nominations. He won only one of those, but it was the prize he most would have wanted: entertainer of the year. Or we can assume so, since Wallen was the only no-show among the night’s big nominees.

The 2024 CMAs’ other multiple winners were Chris Stapleton, who picked up three trophies, and show co-host Lainey Wilson (last year’s entertainer of the year winner), who got two.

Others being awarded honors on the ABC telecast included Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion and — in perhaps the night’s biggest upset — Brooks & Dunn, who won duo of the year for the 15 time… the first time in 18 years.

According to the Country Music Association, Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn are now tied for the most CMA wins ever, with 19 each.

Among those who were shut out were...

Willie Nelson looked back at the career of his longtime friend and collaborator Kris Kristofferson, remembering the legendary songwriter as he released his 76th album The Last Leaf On the Tree on Friday.

“He was a great songwriter,” Nelson told the Associated Press in an interview published on Friday. “He left a lot of fantastic songs around for the rest of us to sing, for as long as we’re here. Kris was a great friend of mine. And, you know, we just kind of had a lot of fun...

The 2024 Netflix music documentary The Greatest Night in Pop features behind-the-scenes footage and details of the historic "We Are The World" song's creation. Released back in 1985, "We Are The World" brought together the biggest names in the music industry from all types of genres, including pop, country, folk, rock, and more. The song was assembled by producers Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian and was originated by musician and activist Harry Belafonte and manager Ken Kragen.

The Greatest Night in Pop features new present-day interviews from Lionel Richie, who was a songwriter on "We Are The World" along with pop star Michael Jackson. Richie and Jackson had become acquaintances while their immensely successful music careers were just taking off as the lead singers of The Commodores and The Jackson Five, respectively. "We Are The World" remains to be one of the best-selling songs of all time, selling over 20 million physical copies during the mid-1980s.

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When the Highwaymen recorded “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” written by visionary songwriter Guy Clark, who died in 2016, the supergroup of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson landed on their most poignant song. While Jimmy Webb’s “Highwayman” may have been the foursome’s signature, Clark’s “Desperados,” released on their 1985 debut album, dovetailed with their own outlaw legacy: that of aging icons who indulged the young guns their bravado while still beating them on the draw. They...

Blade actor Wesley Snipes has penned a heartfelt tribute to his recently deceased co-star and friend Kris Kristofferson. The beloved veteran country singer, songwriter, and actor passed away on September 28, 2024, aged 88.

Snipes took to Instagram to bid farewell to Kristofferson. "Family Kristofferson, Pardon the delay. I was talking with Gm Kris about how he learned me, by way of example, baritones have more fun, valor is cool, real fun, and fame is having a beautiful family, and It takes bravery to be a 'good' human with so many 'vampires' around. I told Gm Kris, 'Hey Whistler,' while on purpose, 'you keep making those weaponslove, passion, skill mastery, and swagand I'll keep using them. Always your 'Student' aka 'the #Daywalker,'" his post reads.

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Kris Kristofferson, a successful country singer-songwriter and Hollywood film and TV star, died Saturday at his home in Maui at the age of 88.

While no cause of death was given, he was described as passing away peacefully while surrounded by family.

In a statement given by Kristofferson’s family, his loved ones said, “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28 at home. We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”

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The music star was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 22, 1936. His father, Lars Henry Kristofferson, was a U.S. Army Air Corps officer and Air Force general.

Kris Kristofferson, the soulful country music superstar who wrote “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” performed with the supergroup The Highwaymen and made audiences swoon in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and A Star Is Born, has died. He was 88.

Kristofferson died Saturday at home in Maui, Hawaii, his family announced. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him,” they said in a statement. “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”

A native of South Texas, Kristofferson starred in football and rugby and won a Golden Gloves boxing tournament while attending Pomona College in California; earned a Rhodes Scholarship to study literature abroad; and piloted helicopters in the U.S. Army.

He threw away a career in the military and moved to Nashville, where he worked as...

Kris Kristofferson, the legendary “outlaw” country singer-songwriter and actor, died this weekend at 88. Kristofferson won four Grammys throughout his career, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. He was a member of The Highwaymen, a platinum-selling country music supergroup that also featured Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, and many of his songs were covered by other artists to great success including Cash (“Sunday Morning Coming Down”), Janis Joplin (“Me and Bobby McGee”), Al Green (“For The Good Times”), and Gladys Knight (“Help Me Make it Through the Night”) just to scratch the surface.

In the early 1970s, as his recording career began taking off, he began appearing in films. His first credit was in Dennis Hopper’s “The Last Movie” and then he starred in Sam Peckinpah’s “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid” with James Coburn and Bob Dylan. In 1974 he co-starred opposite Ellen Burstyn (who won an...

A Star Is Born actor and country singer Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.

Kristofferson passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, a family spokeswoman said.

Kristofferson starred opposite Barbara Streisand in the 1976 version of A Star Is Born, which saw Kristofferson won a Golden Globe for acting in a musical/comedy.

His acting career saw him take on numerous roles, including in Pat Garrett And Billy The Kid, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Lone Star, and the Blade franchise. Other credits included Stagecoach, Heaven’s Gate, Planet Of The Apes and...

Kris Kristofferson — the tough yet weary country music singer/songwriter behind “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” as well as the rugged leading man featured in romances like “A Star is Born” (1976) and westerns like “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid” — has died at 88. He passed away in his home in Maui, Hawaii.

A statement released by his family reads, “We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”

A proud son of South Texas, Kristofferson was also a military brat who often hopped around before finally settling in San Mateo, California. He went on to attend Pomona College where he excelled in rugby, American football, and track and field. At one point, he was even featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Kris Kristofferson, the legendary country star turned superstar actor, has passed away at 88. No cause of death has yet been revealed, but Kristofferson retired from public life in 2021. While some of you reading this may know him best for playing Whistler in the Blade trilogy, his career goes much deeper than that, making him one of the most fascinating pop culture icons of his time.

Before he ever became an actor, Kristofferson was famous as a writer of country hits, including the immortal “Me and Bobby McGee,” later launching his own recording career, which included multiple Grammy wins and Gold records. But, even before that, he was quite accomplished, being a former Rhodes Scholar and captain in the U.S. Army. He famously turned down a teaching job (in English Lit) at West Point to focus on his musical career. He was seen as one of the leading figures in the Outlaw Country movement,...

Kris Kristofferson, a music icon who was part of the outlaw country movement, has died at 88. The new reveals that he died at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday. No cause of death was released, but the word is that he passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family.

Here is what you need to know about this sad passing.

Kris Kristofferson Dies At Home In Hawaii

Kris Kristofferson died in his Maui, Hawaii, home on Saturday at the age of 88. His family released a statement to let fans know about the icon’s death. In the statement, they said he “passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28 at home. ”

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“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away,” the statement read (via Variety). “We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for...

Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.

The Country Music Hall of Fame singer-songwriter and Golden Globe-winning actor passed away “peacefully in his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, September 28th, surrounded by family,” according to a spokesperson.

“We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all,” his family said in a statement.

Kristofferson was best known for songs such as “Me and Bobby McGee”, his work in the supergroup The Highwaymen alongside Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, and his starring roles in films like A Star Is Born, Blade, and Heaven’s Gate.

Hailing from the border town of Brownsville, Texas, Kristofferson was a true multi-dimensional talent. Prior to moving to Nashville to pursue songwriting, he was a star football player and Golden Gloves boxer,...

Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.

The Country Music Hall of Fame singer-songwriter and Golden Globe-winning actor passed away “peacefully in his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, September 28th, surrounded by family,” according to a spokesperson.

“We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all,” his family said in a statement.

Kristofferson was best known for songs such as “Me and Bobby McGee”, his work in the supergroup The Highwaymen alongside Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, and his starring roles in films like A Star Is Born, Blade, and Heaven’s Gate.

Hailing from the border town of Brownsville, Texas, Kristofferson was a true multi-dimensional talent. Prior to moving to Nashville to pursue songwriting, he was a star football player and Golden Gloves boxer,...

Kris Kristofferson, known for his accomplishments in country music along with his acting career, has died. He was 88 years old.

Per Variety, Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday. No additional information has yet been revealed concerning the cause of his death, but it was reported that Kristofferson was surrounded by loving family at the time. A statement has also been released by his family to confirm Kristofferson's passing. The joint statement as written on behalf of his wife, Lisa, along with his eight children, as well as seven grandchildren.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28 at home," the statement reads. "Were all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know hes smiling down at us all.

Kris Kristofferson, the nine-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and actor, died Saturday at his home in Maui, a representative for the performer shared with TheWrap. Kristofferson was 88 years old.

His family confirmed the news in a statement. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home,” their statement read. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”

Beyond his music, Kristofferson began to find success in acting. He made his cinematic debut in “The Last Movie,” which was directed by Dennis Hopper. One of his most prominent roles was opposite Barbra Streisand in the 1976 version of “A Star Is Born.” His additional credits include “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,” “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,...

On Monday, September 30, 2024, at 8:00 Pm, Rock Legends presents an exciting episode titled “Outlaw Country.” This special delves into the groundbreaking movement that reshaped the country music landscape during the 1970s and early 1980s. The Outlaw Country genre emerged from a small group of daring artists who sought to break free from the strict conventions enforced by the Nashville establishment, which had long dictated the sound and direction of mainstream country music.

Viewers will explore the stories behind iconic figures like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash, who played pivotal roles in defining this rebellious sound. The episode will highlight their struggles and triumphs as they embraced a more authentic and raw approach to music, which resonated with fans looking for honesty and real-life storytelling. With a mix of interviews, archival footage, and musical performances, “Outlaw Country” captures the spirit of an era that championed individualism and creativity.

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Here’s one cake that didn’t get left out too long in the rain: the eternal pop pastry that is “MacArthur Park.” The song’s epic length and unusual structure haven’t kept it from turning into a decades-spanning perennial, one that is just finding yet another new life as a result of its extensive use in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which scores a full-on movie-musical climax with actor-singer Richard Harris’ original 1968 version before switching to Donna Summer’s disco remake for the end credits.

Jimmy Webb is one of the indisputably greatest songwriters of all time, known for undying classics like “Wichita Lineman,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Galveston” and “Highwayman.” “MacArthur Park” is undoubtedly a more polarizing song than those others, but more music fans than not will break into a grin upon hearing the start of a seven-minute, suite-like epic that likens a failed romance to...

Tommy Cash, country singer and brother of the late music icon Johnny Cash, has died at the age of 84.

The Johnny Cash Museum confirmed Tommy’s death in a statement Saturday, “We are saddened to announce that the world lost a bright light last evening with the passing of Tommy Cash.” No cause of death was provided. Tommy died on September 13, one day after the 21st anniversary of Johnny’s September 12, 2003 death.

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Elvis Costello’s King of America, the 1986 album that found the singer-songwriter exploring American music genres, will be the focus of a massive reissue that collects unreleased demos, outtakes, a concert recording, and more from the era, plus decades-later collaborations with the album’s co-producer T-Bone Burnett.

The super deluxe edition of King of America & Other Realms, out November 1, features the newly remastered 1986 LP — including its centerpiece, a rendition of the Animals’ “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” — plus a second disc called Le Roi Sans Sabots that includes solo demos,...

“Deadpool & Wolverine” appears to be playing with time a little bit, with the appearance of the Time Variance Authority, so perhaps it makes sense that the soundtrack for the film is filled with throwbacks.

In theaters now, the film officially brings Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) into the MCU, as the two pair up — begrudgingly, in the case of Wolverine — to save Wade’s world.

Surprisingly, there’s no Wham! on this soundtrack, but it does get pretty meta, bringing in a song from one of Hugh Jackman’s musicals. And, before you get excited, no, that’s not Taylor Swift on the soundtrack confirming any rumors she might be in the film.

Her song is called “You Belong With Me,” not “You Belong to Me.” This one is a classic though.

Here are all the songs in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

“Only You (And You...

Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack has a range of catchy pop tunes, capturing the levity fans expect from Deadpool's multiversal adventure. The movie's success is evident in record-breaking ticket sales, likely paving the way for a billion-dollar box office hit in 2024. The soundtrack, featuring 18 songs, was released on July 24, and vinyl and CD versions of the soundtrack have also become available.

The official Deadpool & Wolverine soundtrack injects plenty of fun into the movie over the course of a range of songs. Deadpool & Wolverine debuts the titular two in the MCU for the first time, bringing them on a multiversal adventure that sees the duo clash with the Tva and encounter myriad variants from Fox's X-Men universe and beyond - including plenty of Deadpool himself. In the same vein as movies like Guardians of the Galaxy, the events of Deadpool & Wolverine play out to the tune of...

Deadpool and Wolverine's Official Ost Features Callback to First Movie's Iconic Theme Song - Main Image

The official Ost for Deadpool and Wolverine not only includes the title song to Hugh Jackman's musical, The Greatest Showman, but it also features a nod to the original Deadpool movie's iconic music: Angel of the Morning.

Check out the full list of songs to expect from the Merc with the Mouth's upcoming threequel here!

Deadpool & Wolverine Ost Brings Back "Angel of the Morning"

Music can make or break a movie's entire vibe, especially when watching it on the big screens for the first time.

In this case, Deadpool and Wolverine did their job by including iconic songs from the first film: Angel of the Morning by Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts, the opening song we hear from the 2016 Deadpool movie as the Merc's introduction unfolded.

Marvel unveiled the 18 official ost on Deadpool and Wolverine's roster,...

Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool relishes breaking the fourth wall with viewers, so it should be no surprise that the soundtrack for Deadpool & Wolverine will break the fourth wall with listeners. The film, which also stars Hugh Jackman, is the third entry in the Deadpool film series, which prides itself in featuring odd musical choices for its films. The soundtrack, which releases on July 24, has revealed its tracklist of songs, including a tune swiped from another Jackman film, the 2017 musical The Greatest Showman.

The official Deadpool social media account has now released the tracklist for the MCU outing, and it features a hodgepodge of artists and musical genres reaching back as far as the 1950s. In the album's playlist are a number of recognizable hits from the past, with one song that stands out from the rest: "The Greatest Show" from The Greatest Showman soundtrack. It looks like the film will use...