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Dick Van Dyke to release autobiography ahead of 100th birthday

Disney/Randy Holmes via Getty ImagesScreen legend Dick Van Dyke has written an autobiography all about what it is like to live for an entire century.The actor has announced the upcoming release of his book, 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist's Guide to a Happy Life. Grand Central Publishing will release the book for publication on Nov. 18. It will be available to purchase in hardcover, e-book and audiobook formats.This new book will arrive just ahead of Dyke's 100th […]

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Plushy is the crown: Linkin Park members turned into plush toys

Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesIt's Linkin Park, in toy form!The company Youtooz has recreated each of the band's six members -- Mike Shinoda, Emily Armstrong, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, Joe Hahn and Colin Brittain -- as nine-inch tall plush dolls.You can watch Linkin Park react to Youtooz plushies via the group's Instagram, and order your own now at Youtooz.com.Meanwhile, the real-life Linkin Park is currently touring the U.S. in support of their 2024 comeback album, From Zero. A deluxe edition of the record […]

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Anthrax readies first new album in 10 years: ‘So riff-centric and brutal’

Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesTen years after releasing their last record, 2016's For All Kings, Anthrax is finally readying their 12th studio effort, due out in early 2026.As guitarist Scott Ian tells ABC Audio, he's less concerned with how long it's taken to put out a new record than he is with making sure it's the best album it can be."I don't put any weight on how long it's been," Ian shares. "All I give a s*** about is if we're happy with what we're […]

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Papa Roach & The Used announce Canadian tour

Harmony Gerber/Getty ImagesPapa Roach and The Used are heading up north together on a Canadian tour.The outing, which also includes Sleep Theory on the bill, kicks off Nov. 25 in Vancouver, and stretches into mid-December. Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit PapaRoach.com.The Canadian dates will follow Papa Roach's U.S. tour with Rise […]

todayApril 29, 2025

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Jesse Eisenberg makes magic in ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ trailer

Katalin Vermes/LionsgateFor Lionsgate's next trick, they have released the first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't.The official trailer for the third film in the Now You See Me franchise arrived on Tuesday. Jesse Eisenberg stars as J. Daniel Atlas, who, along with the rest of the illusionists in The Four Horsemen, return to put even more magic on the big screen.Along with Eisenberg, stars Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman also return in the […]

todayApril 29, 2025

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Lorde’s ‘Liability’ covered by Gracie Abrams during New Zealand show

Joseph Okpako/WireImageGracie Abrams has become the second female pop star this year to cover a Lorde song while performing in New Zealand.During her show Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand, Abrams performed Lorde's song from her album Melodrama, "Liability," which she described in fan-shot footage as "one of my favorite songs ever." Abrams performed the song because, she said, she'd been thinking about the Kiwi singer "a lot" while being in her home country. "Obviously, being here, and also because she finally returned to […]

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Down to release new full-length album in 2026

Aldara Zarraoa/RedfernsIt's going down in 2026, and by "it" we mean a new album from Down.The metal band, featuring Pantera vocalist Phil Anselmo and Corrosion of Conformity's Pepper Keenan are readying their first full-length album in nearly 20 years. The record is set to drop in 2026 on Down's new label, Nuclear Blast Records."It's good to sign with Nuclear Blast Records," Anselmo says. "It's a good label home and we’re ready to make some awesome recordings!"Down's most recent full-length effort is […]

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Charli XCX crashes a college campus in ‘Overcompensating’ trailer

Prime VideoCharli XCX crashes a college campus in the official trailer for Overcompensating.Prime Video released the trailer for the upcoming series produced by A24 and Amazon MGM Studios on Tuesday.Set to Charli XCX's hit song "I Love It," the trailer shows off the college-set ensemble comedy created, written and executive produced by Benito Skinner.Skinner stars as Benny, a closeted former high school football player and homecoming king who is on a mission to fit in at college at all costs."Deeply […]

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Eddie Vedder, Green Day & Hozier headlining 2025 Ohana Festival

ABCEddie Vedder has revealed the lineup for the 2025 edition of his Ohana Festival, taking place Sept. 26-28 in Dana Point, California.The Pearl Jam frontman and his Earthlings solo band will headline, as will Green Day and Hozier.Other artists on the bill include Kings of Leon, Cage the Elephant, Wet Leg, Garbage, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Kim Deal, Royel Otis and James.Members of the Pearl Jam Ten Club will have access to a presale beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. A general […]

todayApril 29, 2025

Turnstile teases ‘mad flavors’ on upcoming album, ’NEVER ENOUGH’ Wolfgang Van Halen played dad Eddie’s Frankenstein guitar on new Mammoth song, ‘The End’ Quinta Brunson to receive key to the city of Philadelphia Beck to perform at 2025 Outside Lands with symphony Ariana Madix stars in ‘Love Island USA’ season 7 teaser trailer In This Moment announces Hell Hath No Fury summer tour

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