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On An Early afternoon in July, singer-songwriter Billianne is sitting at home in Milton, Ontario, surrounded by the green walls of the house she shares with her parents. These days, her life has been changing so much that she’s been dreaming of moving — she’s been playing with the idea of going to Toronto, a place she loves.

“I feel a bit of a broken record,” says Billianne. “I tell everyone I want to move to Toronto really badly. I want to live there. To me, that’s like where everything’s happening.

Tyler Childers has always seemed comfortable in his contradictions. He’s an old-soul traditionalist whose throwback ballads regularly go TikTok viral, a recovering alcoholic who still releases some of the 21st century’s best drinking music, a stadium-sized star who hasn’t performed his most popular song in a half-decade.

For the past 10 years, Childers has been preaching his righteous Kentucky gospel (see “Long Violent History,” written in the wake of George Floyd protests). Part of that project is showing that, in contrast to how it’s typically portrayed, Childers...

Hulk Hogan, who served as a main catalyst for launching pro wrestling off the top rope and into the pop culture stratosphere when he joined the World Wrestling Federation and became perhaps its biggest star, died Thursday in Clearwater, Fl. He was 71.

WWE confirmed his death but did not reveal the cause. Local police said Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) suffered cardiac arrest at his home and was pronounced dead at a hospital.

The news comes three days after Fox Nation secured rights to air Real American Freestyle, the wrestling league started by WWE Hall of Famer Hogan, Eric Bischoff and Chad Bronstein.

In a statement, CEO and Co-founder Bronstein said, “We lost our Commissioner. We lost a friend. And the sport of wrestling lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but in spirit. Hulk Hogan believed wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood,...

Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley, Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse and director of the upcoming world-premiere musical Working Girl, shares his thoughts on working with Tony and Grammy winner Cyndi Lauper in a new behind-the-scenes video. Set to debut as part of La Jolla Playhouse’s new season, Working Girl features music and lyrics by Lauper and a book by acclaimed playwright Theresa Rebeck. Based on the iconic 1988 Twentieth Century Fox film, the musical follows Tess McGill, a Staten Island secretary who dares to dream big—and take bold risks when her boss tries to steal her ideas. In the video, Ashley reflects on Lauper’s unique musical voice and the high-energy score she’s crafted for this empowering corporate Cinderella story. Ashley has served as La...

Initial cast members for the North American Tour of Kinky Boots has been revealed! Justin Woody (drag superstar “Onya Nurve”) will take on the role of Lola, and Noah Silverman will play Charlie Price; additional casting will be released at a later date. The tour kicks off on November 19, 2025, in Elmira, NY and will continue across North America, making stops in cities including Boston, Hartford, Dallas, and Charlotte. Dates continue to be announced; for a complete list of tour stops, visit KinkyBootsMusical.com. Winner of the Tony, Grammy, and London’s Olivier Awards for Best Musical, Kinky Boots captivates and entertains audiences around the world with a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and...

The groundbreaking anarchic, drug-soaked and political semi-biopic “Kneecap” opened the Galway Film Fleadh in 2024 on its way to a BAFTA award and a chance at an Oscar nomination, having been submitted by Ireland and making the Academy’s international film shortlist.

While Kneecap the band are still touring (they recently played at Glastonbury) and sparking headlines as they go, the film’s producer Trevor Birney returns to Galway this week with an altogether different project.

“The Negotiator” is a feature doc telling the story of George J. Mitchell, the U.S. senator who was instrumental in what would become 1998’s Good Friday Agreement that brought an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The film charts Mitchell’s journey from Maine to Washington D.C. to almost six years as senate majority leader to being selected by Bill Clinton as the special envoy for Northern Ireland. But it also puts...

On Tuesday July 8 2025, ABC broadcasts GMA3: What You Need to Know!

Season 5 Episode 209 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “GMA3: What You Need to Know” promises an exciting lineup of guests and topics. Airing on ABC, this episode features singer Cyndi Lauper, who is known for her iconic music and vibrant personality. Fans of Lauper can look forward to hearing her insights and updates on her current projects.

In addition to Lauper, reporter Will Ganss will be on hand to share engaging stories and highlights from the day. Ganss is known for his lively reporting style, which often brings a fresh perspective to the news. His segment is sure to keep viewers informed and entertained.

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto will also make an appearance, offering tips and advice on various lifestyle topics. Bergamotto’s expertise in home and fashion makes her segments both practical and enjoyable. She often...

On Tuesday July 8 2025, ABC broadcasts Good Morning America!

Episode 216 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Good Morning America” promises an exciting lineup for viewers. Singer Cyndi Lauper will be a special guest, bringing her unique energy and talent to the show. Known for her iconic hits and vibrant personality, Lauper is expected to share insights about her latest projects and perhaps even treat the audience to a performance. Her presence is sure to add a lively touch to the morning program.

In addition to Lauper, author Christine Pride will join the conversation. Pride is known for her engaging storytelling and thought-provoking themes. She will likely discuss her recent work and the inspirations behind her writing. Her perspective on literature and life is sure to resonate with many, making for an interesting segment.

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto will also make an appearance, offering tips and advice on various lifestyle topics. Her expertise in fashion,...

FX has picked up the comedy pilot “Movers” from a team of “Reno 911” alums, Variety has learned.

The improvised workplace comedy is said to revolve around “the erratic and codependent lives of a crew of movers.” The husband and wife team of Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim are the stars, co-creators, and executive producers of the pilot.

In addition, the pilot has set five cast members. Those are: Rebecca Quin (a.k.a Becky Lynch of WWE fame), Maz Jobrani, Darius Homayoun, Tanael Joachim, and Manny Montana.

“Reno 911” executive producers Stacey Sher and Peter Principato are also executive producers on the pilot along with Jonny Shipes. 20th Television is the studio.

Garant is repped by CAA, Artists First, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Shim is repped by Global Artists Agency and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Jobrani is repped by CAA and Mainstay Entertainment. Homayoun is repped by Gersh. Joachim is repped by Artists First.

FX has picked up the new workplace comedy pilot Movers, from creators and executive producers Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim. Garant co-created Comedy Central’s Reno 911!, in which Shim also starred. That mockumentary’s executive producers, Stacey Sher and Peter Principato, will EP the pilot with Jonny Shipes (Bmf: The Rise and Fall of a Hip-Hop Drug Empire).

Garant and Shim will also star in the 20th Television-produced project alongside Maz Jobrani (Friday After Next), Darius Homayoun (Sex/Life), Tanael “Tj” Joachim, Manny Montana (Ironheart) and WWE’s Becky Lynch (real name Rebecca Quin) co-starring.

Movers is an improvised workplace comedy revolving around the erratic and codependent lives of a crew of movers.

Reno 911! is a mockumentary comedy series that parodies law enforcement and premiered on Comedy Central in 2003. Garant co-created the series alongside Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver.

Garant most recently co-produced the TruTV Pilot Seoul Hunters,...

GMA3: What You Need to Know welcomes Cyndi Lauper on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, for a live interview reflecting on her decades-long career and her upcoming farewell tour. Lauper, who was recently announced as a 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, joins the broadcast for a sit-down tied to her final run of […]

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Cyndi Lauper will appear on Good Morning America on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to discuss her upcoming farewell tour. The music legend joins the broadcast fresh off her induction ceremony and is expected to reflect on her decades-long career ahead of a final run of shows. The episode […]

Cyndi Lauper Talks Farewell Tour on Good Morning America July 8...

Cyndi Lauper has announced a 25-date final leg on her farewell tour. The “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour” will now come to an end on August 30th at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles after kicking off last fall.

The new string of North American tour dates will kick off on July 15th in Buffalo, with subsequent stops in Philadelphia, Toronto, Denver, and more. See the full itinerary below.

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The farewell tour began in October 2024 in Montreal, and has included US shows in Boston, Houston, and San Diego. Notably, it’s included Lauper’s first sold-out show at Madison Square Garden in her native New York City.

In November, Lauper will be inducted into the...

When Hulk Hogan pinned the Iron Sheik at Madison Square Garden on January 23, 1984, to become the Worldwide Wrestling Federation's new heavyweight champion, professional wrestling was transformed practically overnight into a pop cultural phenomenon. This roughly coincided with Captain Lou Albano appearing in Cyndi Lauper's music video for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," which laid the groundwork for the popular singer to participate in a crossover narrative that caught the attention of millions of non-wrestling fans. Though killjoy snobs lamented this explosion of interest in what had long been considered a tawdry, low-aiming entertainment, the never ending soap opera of the WWF and competitors like the Ted Turner-backed Nwa and the Awa proved irresistible to many.

When it became clear that the pro wrestling trend wasn't a passing fad, enterprising promoters sought to capitalize on its popularity by launching their own leagues. The most inventive of these new...

Carol Kaye, one of the most recorded bassists of all time, has declined the invitation to attend this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

“People have been asking: No I won’t be there,” wrote Kaye in a Facebook post shared on Wednesday. “I am declining the rrhof awards show (and denny tedesco process)…..turning it down because it wasn’t something that reflects the work that Studio Musicians do and did in the golden era of the 1960s Recording Hits.”

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Legendary session bassist Carol Kaye has confirmed she won’t be attending the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this year. In a Facebook statement, the 90-year-old musician explained that she is turning down the show because it doesn’t accurately capture the spirit of studio musicians during her heyday.

“No I won’t be there,” Kaye wrote. “I am declining the [Rock & Roll Hall of Fame] awards show… turning it down because it wasn’t something that reflects the work that Studio Musicians do and did in the golden era of the 1960s Recording Hits.”

Kaye also took issue with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describing her as a member of the “Wrecking Crew,” a label used to describe the collective work of studio musicians in the 1960s and 1970s. Kaye has long maintained that the name is an inaccurate and insulting label for session players of her era.

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Heather Rae El Moussa and Christina Haack aren’t letting Tarek El Moussa‘s recent run-in with the law get them down, as the HGTV stars have joined forces for a sexy photoshoot. On Thursday (June 12), Heather took to her Instagram to share a video promoting her latest Heather Rae Essentials product, the Perfect Pink Lippie Gloss. The video, set to Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” features Heather and Haack wearing matching black bikinis and pink, heart-shaped sunglasses as they enjoy a glass of rosé around the pool. “She’s here. She’s pink. She’s perfect. ,” Heather wrote in the caption of the post. “Heather + Christina, poolside and glowing, are giving hot girl summer meets blended beauty — and this shade is the cherry on top.” The sizzling hot shoot comes just days after Heather’s husband and Haack’s ex-husband, Tarek, was involved in a...

On Tuesday June 10 2025, CBS broadcasts The Late Show With Stephen Colbert!

Nicolle Wallace; Cyndi Lauper Season 10 Episode 128 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” promises an exciting mix of politics and music. Titled “Nicolle Wallace; Cyndi Lauper,” this episode features political analyst Nicolle Wallace and the iconic singer Cyndi Lauper. Fans of the show can expect an engaging conversation that blends sharp political insights with lively entertainment.

Nicolle Wallace, known for her work as a political commentator, will likely share her thoughts on the latest developments in the political landscape. Her expertise and straightforward style make her a compelling guest, and viewers can anticipate a deep dive into current events and political trends. Her perspective is sure to spark interesting discussions and provide a fresh take on the issues that matter.

Cyndi Lauper, a beloved figure in the music industry, will bring her vibrant energy to the stage.

Hugh Jackman earned an Oscar nomination for his work as Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables,” but things didn’t go so well decades ago while belting out the musical’s “Stars” when he had to sing for the first time at an audition.

“I read first and I could tell it was going well,” Jackman said Saturday night during a performance of “An Evening With Hugh Jackman” at the Hollywood Bowl. “Then I sang and I cracked on the final note so spectacularly. Like it was the worst crack you could have ever imagined. Whatever excitement was on the panel, it just deflated immediately. I was about to run out, just humiliated.”

“But then the guy goes, ‘Whoa, hold on a second. Why did you sing that song?’” Jackman continued. “I said, ‘It’s the only thing I had music for. I’m sorry.’ And he said, ‘Well, you can throw that away.

Over the past few years, documentary filmmaker Alison Ellwood has dove deep into the sagas of the Eagles, the Go-Go’s, the Osbourne family, and Cyndi Lauper. Her newest project, Boy George & Culture Club, explores the messy saga of one of the most iconic musical acts of the Eighties.

“Culture Club, with frontman, gender-bending Boy George, was a cultural phenomenon when they burst onto the scene, shocking and confusing the tabloids,” Ellwood tells Rolling Stone. “But the fans were not confused, the fans loved them – it was Beatlemania! Their music...

Subhash K Jha revisits Housefull 3, whiic released 8 years ago On June 3 as we brace ourselves for Housefull 5.

Is there any saving grace in this disgraceful comedy of terrors? Oh yes, Jacqueline, Lisa and Nargis playing three exceptionally stupid Londoners, roles that suit them to a tee-hee, get to dance to the vintage Cyndi Lauper track “Girls just wanna have fun”. Nothing prepares you for the assault on all aesthetic consideration in this mirthless, and worthless, comedy.

Nothing at all. Not even the opening when Nikitin Dheer, Samir Kochhar and Arav Chowdhary loot jewellery like they had just seen Dhoom: 2 for the third time.

Besides Akshay Kumar battling bravely to beef up the burlesque, there is no one to salvage the comedy about three losers eyeing a London Gujarati millionaire’s wealth. Or maybe ‘eyeing’ is not the right word considering Riteish Deshmukh plays blind to obtain entry...

Brian Avnet, the respected personal manager and music executive who discovered Josh Groban, collaborated with David Foster and helped The Manhattan Transfer to great success, has died. He was 82.

Avnet died May 14 at his home in Los Angeles after a years-long battle with Parkinson’s disease, a publicist announced.

The Baltimore native also worked closely with the likes of Johnny Mandel, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Cyndi Lauper, Take 6, Jean-Luc Ponty, Eric Benét and Joshua Ledet.

Avnet began working with The Manhattan Transfer in 1979, and two years later the vocal group became the first to win Grammys in the pop and jazz categories in the same year, earning trophies for “The Boy From New York City” and “Until I Met You (Corner Pocket).”

“Brian was an excellent manager and like a brother to me,” Manhattan Transfer founding member Alan Paul said in a statement.

A wrestler’s rise to stardom in WWE depends on many factors, and a great theme song is definitely one of them. Some theme songs become as popular as the wrestler himself. One of the best examples of this is Hulk Hogan, whose entrance theme, Real American, became one of the most legendary wrestling theme songs of all time.

Sadly, the man behind that song, Rick Derringer, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77. Though the cause of death was not revealed but Derringer was suffering from ill health for the past few months.

How did Rick Derringer end up collaborating with WWE? Rick Derringer performing at a live event | Credits- Rick Derringer / YouTube

Rick Derringer’s vast music career spans six decades and began at a very tender age. At just 15, he formed the band The McCoys, and within a few years, they found massive success with Hang On Sloopy,...

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Sad news from the world of music today as rock legend Rick Derringer has passed away.

The former lead singer of the influential band the McCoys was 77 years old.

News of Derringer’s death comes courtesy of a Facebook post from his caretaker, Tony Wilson.

Rock Musician Rick Derringer and his wife Brenda Jean arrive at the Sarasota Film Festival January 26, 2002 in Sarasota, Fl. (Photo by George McGinn/Getty Images)

“Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones,” Wilson wrote, according to the Associated Press.

No cause of death was given, but those who knew Derringer best have indicated that he had been battling health issues for quite some time.

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Musician and producer Rick Derringer has died at the age of 77. Derringer is remembered for his work across a variety of genres. With his band, The McCoys, he recorded the iconic 1960s rock track "Hang On Sloopy," and he would go on to work with 1980s icons Hulk Hogan and Weird Al Yankovic. The Associated Press reports that Derringer's death was announced by his caretaker, Tony Wilson; no cause of death was given.

Derringer was born Richard Zehringer on August 5, 1947, in Celina, Ohio. His parents had an extensive record collection and his uncle, Jim Thornburg, was a popular local guitarist, inspiring Derringer to pursue a career in music. As a teenager, his family moved to Union City, Indiana, where he formed The McCoys. When they were hired to open for The Strangeloves, they recognized Derringer's talent, and had him record the new song "Hang On Sloopy." Although some elements of the song remain obscure,...

Rick Derringer, the classic rock artist-songwriter best known for performing garage rock hit “Hang On Sloopy” and for writing “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Coo,” has died, a rep for Derringer confirmed. He was 77.

“With a career spanning six decades, the legendary Rick Derringer left an indelible mark on the music industry as a guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer,” Wilson said in a statement on Facebook. He didn’t disclose a cause of death but said Derringer died in Ormond Beach, Florida. “Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent. His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones.”

Wilson wrote that “out of respect for Rick Derringer’s family and loved ones, details regarding funeral arrangements and memorial services will be announced” at a later date.

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Rick Derringer, the guitarist and songwriter who scored hits with “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” and a cover of “Hang on Sloopy” while working with everyone from Steely Dan to “Weird Al” Yankovic, died today. He was 77.

Derringer’s death was confirmed by his friend, Tony Wilson, on Facebook. “Derringer’s legacy extends beyond his music, entertaining fans with his signature energy and talent,” Wilson wrote. “His passing leaves a void in the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans, colleagues, and loved ones.”

No cause of death has been given,...

Legendary musician and producer Rick Derringer died at the age of 77 on Monday (May 26th). The singer-guitarist was frontman of the 1960s band The McCoys (“Hang on Sloopy”) and a prolific solo artist (“Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo”), while also collaborating with countless notable artists during his 60-year career.

Derringer’s passing was confirmed by his wife, Jenda Derringer, who disclosed to TMZ that the musician died peacefully at a Florida hospital after being taken off life support following a medical episode. His caretaker, Tony Wilson, further noted that Derringer had been doing well after undergoing triple bypass surgery a couple months ago, but went into “some sort of shock” on Monday night.

Born in Celina, Ohio, as Richard Zehringer, he formed Rick and the Raiders in the early ’60s, later renaming the band The McKoys, and scoring a massive hit with their version of “Hang on Sloopy” in 1965.

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Rick Derringer, who had a No. 1 hit with The McCoys in “Hang on Sloopy,” created a classic rock staple in “Rock and Roll, Hootchie Koo,” produced the Edgar Winter Group’s hit “Frankenstein” and songs for “Weird” Al Yankovic, died Monday. He was 77.

A family spokesman announced the news on social media, but did not provide a cause or other details. His wife and longtime bandmate, Jenda Derringer, noted in February that her husband had angioplasty for two blockages in his leg that was followed by surgery and complications. She also said he had Type 2 diabetes.

Born Richard Zehringer on August 5, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, Derringer was 17 when his band The McCoys opened for The Strangeloves, who picked the young group to record its song “My Girl Sloopy.” Derringer had the title and lyrics changed, and with its loping rhythm and singalong chorus “Hang on Sloopy” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early October.

Real Gone Music will release the Kinky Boots – Original Broadway Cast Recording on vinyl for the first time ever. The long-awaited 2-lp set will arrive in stores on July 11, pressed on striking fuchsia-colored vinyl. This release marks a milestone for fans of the hit musical, which has never been officially available on vinyl despite its massive critical and commercial success. Kinky Boots, with music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, is one of the most celebrated musicals of the 21st century. The show premiered on Broadway in 2013, earning 13 Tony Award nominations and winning six, including Best Musical, Best Actor (for Billy Porter), and Best Original Score, making Lauper the first...

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From Willie Nelson to Avril Lavigne, Nelly to LCD Soundsystem, it just got more affordable to see some of your favorite artists on the road this year. This week ticket company Live Nation kicked off its concert ticket deal that lets live music fans score $30 tickets to over 1,000 shows.

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Get $30 tickets starting May 21 to over 1,000 shows on LiveNation.com...

More than 250 celebrity leaders from across multiple industries — including Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Pedro Pascal, and Addison Rae — have signed a full-page Planned Parenthood ad calling for support of the organization’s lifesaving healthcare initiatives in response to threats under President Donald Trump.

Rolling Stone exclusively reveals the list of signees behind the “I’m for Planned Parenthood” ad, which runs Wednesday in The New York Times.

Following the “I’m for Planned Parenthood” sentence structure, the ad reads: “Because I’m for freedom… because I’m for healthcare… because...

Cyndi Lauper has long been considered one of pop music’s most vocal advocates for women and the LGBTQ community, and amid her upcoming farewell concert tour and recently announced induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, that seems to be the legacy she’s hoping to leave behind.

“I think it’s nice to get awards. It really is. And it’s nice to be recognized after you’ve worked real hard at something. But I also think, ‘what can I do to create change? What can I do to make it better?'” Lauper told Lori Majewski on Sirius Xm’s Fierce: Women in Music program. “Not just for me, not even just for my gender but for the people that come afterwards: the planet, the people, the kids. If you look at the young artists, the painters and you look at what they’re doing a lot,...

When this year’s inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced, it included legends and pop/rock icons like Chubby Checker, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper. But it just wasn’t weird enough. So, come on, it’s time to ask: Why isn’t “Weird Al” Yankovic in the hall of fame?

Joining in the campaign to get Weird Al inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is John Mulaney, who brought up His Weirdness when chatting about this year’s inductees. Speaking about Chubby Checker’s induction specifically, Mulaney noted that there is some humor to it. “Knowing that it was part novelty I think is great. I’m a big proponent of novelty music. I’m a big proponent of “Weird Al” getting into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This is one step closer, though I don’t know why they need to be led via steps.

Few would have been surprised if Cyndi Lauper had entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during her first year of eligibility back in 2008. After all, she’s one of the most successful artists of the Eighties, and songs like “Time After Time,” “True Colors,” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” have enjoyed stunning staying power. The video for “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” has racked up 1.5 billion plays on YouTube; the song itself 1.4 billion plays on Spotify. (And that’s not even getting into the juggernaut of Kinky Boots.

WWE superstar Becky Lynch is branching out into acting, and is set to star on the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series. But before she boldly goes where no The Man has gone before, she talked to Variety about her history with the franchise, and her favorite Star Trek star. Those who know that Lynch (real name Rebecca Quin) hails from Ireland may have been able to guess that her fave is countryman Colm Meaney, who starred as Miles O'Brien, "the most important person in Starfleet history," on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.

Lynch, who recently returned to the squared circle at last month's WrestleMania, discussed her stint on the show, but couldn't reveal much: "I’m on the bridge crew, and filming on the bridge, it was one of the most amazing sets I’ve ever been on." And while she wasn't a hardcore Trekkie,...

The path to stardom and success hasn’t always been smooth and easy for stars. Something that Chappell Roan will agree with. The 27-year-old singer, who recently made history at the 2025 Grammy Awards, was apparently rejected, not once but twice, by two of the country’s most prestigious reality TV talent shows.

Turns out, back in the days, when this young rising talent was trying to break into the industry, she was turned down by The Voice and America’s Got Talent. However, instead of losing hope or crying over rejections, Chappell Roan turned the tables with her sheer talent.

Chappell Roan reflected on her early rejection from The Voice and America’s Got Talent Chappell Roan in a still from her post | image: Instagram/@chappellroan

Before Chappell Roan became a darling starlet, making headlines for her songs and albums, she was just a teenager, chasing dreams. Therefore, like most fresh talents...

Warren Zevon’s son isn’t sure how his late father would feel about finally getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “By now he’d be 78,” Jordan Zevon tells Rolling Stone. “How would 78-year-old pop react to it? He could have been the crankiest, get-off-my-lawn-guy on the planet, or he might’ve morphed into the story-time grandpa with hard candy in his pocket and think it’s delightful. We just don’t know.”

Music fans love to complain about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s many snubs,...

This year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct acts including Soundgarden, Outkast, and the White Stripes — but some huge names from the ballot didn’t make it, most notably Mariah Carey (for the third time!), Oasis, and Phish.

Carey is an undisputed pop legend; Oasis recorded some of the greatest songs of the Nineties and are about to embark on the most-anticipated reunion tour in years; Phish are, well, Phish, a band that’s created a universe of its own, playing arenas decades into their career. So what happened?...

André 3000 stepped out onto this year’s Met Gala carpet with a grand piano strapped to his back and paired the look with a surprise album titled, 7 piano sketches.

The 16-minute collection is his first body of work since his 2023 flute-based album New Blue Sun, which Rolling Stone praised as “a gorgeous, deeply contemporary, prismatic breath of fresh incense.” Similar to his previous music, 7 piano sketches fully embraces its instrumentals and puts André’s solo talents on full display. A press release for the album included the note: “Warning: No Bars.

After the tease with which the April 28 episode of The Voice ended, we all kinda guessed, didn’t we, that coaches John Legend, Adam Levine, Michael Bublé and Kelsea Ballerini would be allowed to invite back an eliminated contestant ahead of the Lives. And indeed, in the final moments of Monday’s episode, they were informed that they could use another Super Save to return one singer apiece to the competition. Which ones? That, we wouldn’t find out until next week. In the meantime, let’s review how Michael and John’s teams fared on the second and last night of the Playoffs.

Soundgarden are seen as a quintessential Nineties band, but they actually formed in 1984, and started releasing music three years later. That means they’ve been eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2012. Fans started giving up hope after they appeared on two ballots prior to this year, and failed to get in. That made it even more joyous when the Seattle group finally made the cut this year alongside the White Stripes, OutKast, Chubby Checker, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Salt-n-Pepa, Warren Zevon, and Cyndi Lauper.

The copyright infringement lawsuit claiming that Sam Smith and Normani’s 2018 hit single “Dancing With a Stranger” stole from a 2015 song of the same name has been revived by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 2023, a California federal judge dismissed the case, stating that “most if not all of the Plaintiff’s claimed similarities” relied on musical building blocks that belong to the public domain and could not be protected by law. The federal appeals court has reversed the ruling, stating that a “reasonable jury” should decide the matter instead.

Chappell Roan has won a Grammy, performed in front of one of the biggest Lollapalooza crowds of all time and finds no problem establishing boundaries as a rising star. However, one of the “scariest thing[s]” she’s endured was auditioning for The Voice.

In a profile with W Magazine, “The Giver” songstress opened up about her experience as a developing artist before she shot to acclaim last year, which included her throwing her hat in the ring for popular competition TV shows. Roan said she auditioned for The Voice and America’s Got Talent (neither audition was televised), further adding that her tryout on The Voice in particular was less than stellar as a producer didn’t pay her much mind.

“When I auditioned for The Voice, I was 15,” the Grammy winner said. “By the way, when I did the Voice audition, the producer or whoever the f*** was watching did...

WrestleMania began as an amazing but ambitious gamble in 1985, and since then, it has turned into a giant, yearly spectacle that brings people together from all corners of the world to watch their favorite wrestlers duke it out. Whether you’re sitting in the arena seats or watching from your couch halfway across the planet, WrestleMania is where the biggest matches, craziest moments, and unforgettable surprises take place.

WrestleMania 41 came in hot and left fans absolutely gobsmacked. The hype was already through the roof with Cody Rhodes set to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against John Cena. Cena, WWE’s poster boy for nearly 20 years, has finally turned heel. That’s right. The guy who’s been waving the flag for hustle, loyalty, and respect did a complete 180 and shocked the WWE Universe. And just when we thought that twist was wild enough, Night 1 gave fans the first shocker when...

Soundgarden are one of nine new additions to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and founding guitarist Kim Thayil feels that the late Chris Cornell would “definitely be stoked” about their imminent induction.

In a new interview with Billboard, the guitarist and songwriter expressed plenty of gratitude towards the Rock Hall and the band’s fans for recognizing their impact after all these years. According to Thayil, Cornell would be just as proud. “He’s the one who convinced me how appreciative the fans and our peers and the Soundgarden community — that includes the people that we work with and work for us — would be about it,” said Thayil.

“He realized how important that was, and he understood that would be important to us because it’s important to people who cared about us and helped us and supported us all along. That’s how I believe Chris would respond to this.

When Mariah Carey received her second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year, the institution’s foundation chairman John Sykes issued a statement celebrating the latest batch of nominees. “These remarkable nominees have each created their own musical style and attitude impacting generations of music lovers,” he wrote. Carey appeared on this year’s ballot alongside Phish, Outkast, Oasis, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division/New Order, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, and Maná.

Carey was on the ballot in 2024, too.

Zach Bryan debuted an unexpected, note-perfect version of Warren Zevon’s “Lawyers, Guns and Money” during his Stagecoach Festival headlining set Friday night, two days before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the late singer-songwriter’s long-delayed induction.

Bryan introduced the 1978 track as his “favorite song of all time” midway through his two-hour set, before launching into a faithful rendition backed by a horn section. Bryan and one of his band members, Read Connolly, traded vocals on the song — Connolly’s singing voice turned out to sound quite a bit like Zevon’s.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is ready to open its doors to seven new inductees for the 2025 ceremony, including Cyndi Lauper and first-time nominees OutKast. Ryan Seacrest made the announcement during Sunday night’s (April 27) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of American Idol. During the episode, the Top 14 finalists performed classic songs from legendary past inductees in hopes of advancing to the Top 12. In addition to Lauper and OutKast, the other acts selected by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation for the class of 2025 are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, the late Joe Cocker, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes. In addition, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. Meanwhile, the Musical Excellence Award goes to Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye, and the Ahmet Ertegun Award will be awarded to Lenny Waronker. Despite the big-name acts in this year’s class, several...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees, and it includes seminal hip-hop duo OutKast, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer Cyndi Lauper and leading indie rock band The White Stripes.

The Performer Category inductee class also includes English rock supergroup Bad Company, “King of the Twist” Chubby Checker, English rock-blues singer Joe Cocker and grunge band Soundgarden.

Meanwhile, other inductees made it into the Hall via special committee categories, including the Musical Influence Award, which honors hip-hop group Salt-n-Pepa and singer-songwriter Warren Zevon. The Musical Excellence Award was bestowed upon Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye, while the Ahmet Ertegun Award (in honor of the Atlantic Records co-founder) was given to Lenny Waronker.

“Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever,” John Sykes, chairman...