Daniel Zuckerman

Leslie Odom, Jr. Is Set To Leave ‘Hamilton’

Leslie Odom, Jr. who’s won rave reviews and most recently a Tony for his performance on the smash Broadway musical Hamilton, is set to leave the show on July 9. According to the New York Times, Odom made the announcement in a short video on Facebook Live that was streaming live from his dressing room […]

7y ago

Vladimir Putin Mocks Fans Attacked At Euro 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appeared to laugh at a group of fans who were attacked by a group of 150 Russian fans during the Euro 2016 tournament in Marseille, France. According to Reuters, Putin was speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, where he reportedly denied that around 200 Russian fans […]

7y ago

Vladimir Putin

Meat Loaf’s Publicist Assures He’s Okay After Onstage Collapse

Fans were shocked when rocker Meat Loaf collapsed during a concert in Edmonton, Canada, on Thursday, but it’s been confirmed that he is doing better and is “responsive.” The singer’s publicist Jeremy Westby released a statement to USA Today, proclaiming that Meat Loaf collapsed due to severe dehydration towards the end of his concert at […]

7y ago

Neil Young Will Never Let Donald Trump Use His Music At Rallies

Neil Young’s song “Rockin’ in The Free World” remains a classic rock standard among radio stations, and it’s been the center of attention this week after its use at a Donald Trump rally. According to Metro, Young had to clear up misconceptions that he was in favor of the New York billionaire using the song […]

7y ago

bernie sanders|neil young

Walt Disney World And Other Theme Parks On ‘High Alert’ Following Orlando Shootings

In the wake of the tragic shootings at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. where 50 people were killed on early Sunday, the area’s many theme parks and attractions have gone on “high alert.” According to the Orlando Sentinel, visitors at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park were put through very thorough security checks of […]

7y ago

universal studios|Walt Disney World

Rod Stewart Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

Rod Stewart has been entertaining audiences worldwide with such hits as “Maggie May” and “Reason to Believe.” And on Friday, he received another accomplishment to his impressive career; a knighthood. According to Reuters, Stewart was knighted as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday honors list, which honors notable British celebrities, as well as community charity […]

7y ago

Queen Elizabeth II|Rod Stewart

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Enacts Pro-Israel Order

In an executive order enacted by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, his state can now cease conducting business with companies that support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (or B.D.S.) movement of Israel. According to the Newsday, Cuomo signed the executive pro-Israel order on Sunday and announced the details of it in Manhattan with fellow Democratic […]

7y ago

Piers Morgan Under Fire for Tweets About Muhammad Ali

Journalist Piers Morgan set off a firestorm of controversy for his tweets criticizing the late Muhammad Ali who died on Saturday. According to The Huffington Post UK, Morgan tweeted that he felt Ali was more racist than Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Twitter users were quick to criticize Morgan. WTF? Black people in America were […]

7y ago

Spike Lee Throws A Party In Honor Of Prince

On Saturday, film director Spike Lee threw an outdoor party in Brooklyn, N.Y. in honor of the late Prince, whose birthday is on Tuesday, where he would have turned 58. According to USA Today, the six-hour party was described as a celebration of Prince’s music and life, not his death. It was revealed last week […]

7y ago

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David Letterman Has a Ball at the Indy 500

Former late night host and Indiana native David Letterman has been seen this weekend at the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 sporting a white, Santa Claus-esque beard and generally having a good time. According to Entertainment Weekly, Letterman was interviewed live from the Indy Motor Speedway on the ESPN program SportsCenter, talking about Sunday’s […]

7y ago

david letterman

Death Threats Are A Thing At The Apple Store

Providing customer service is a notoriously difficult job, as it seems impossible to please certain people. Even at the glitzy Apple Store, workers have to deal with unruly customers and even on the rare occasion, a death threat. According to Business Insider, a former Apple Store employee in the U.K., who wished to remain anonymous, […]

7y ago

steve jobs|United Kingdom

Billy Joel Gives A “Shoutout” to Donald Trump

Billy Joel appeared on stage Friday night at one of his many concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden to play the hits, but he also gave a supposed “shoutout” to Donald Trump. According to The Blaze, the Republican presidential candidate tweeted that he had heard from friends that Joel gave him “a very kind […]

7y ago

Donald Trump

Leonard Nimoy Honored by Zachary Quinto at ‘Star Trek’ Event

Zachary Quinto, who’s played Mr. Spock in the newest Star Trek films, paid tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy, during a fan event on Friday night. According to Entertainment Tonight, Quinto appeared at the event titled Star Trek Beyond at Paramount Studios in California to celebrate the Star Trek franchise’s 50th anniversary. It was also […]

7y ago

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Paul Simon and Fred Armisen Promote Simon’s New Album in New York

Paul Simon has been busy promoting his first album in five years titled Stranger to Stranger. Recently, he teamed up with Fred Armisen of Portlandia fame at the New York Auto Show to talk about it for a short sketch. The odd duo of Simon and Armisen starred in a Saturday Night Live sketch that, […]

7y ago

fred armisen|Saturday Night Live

Lady Gaga Will Not Portray Cilla Black In New Film

Well, it’s official. Lady Gaga is not Cilla Black, at least on screen, that is. According to Vulture, R&B legend Dionne Warwick announced on Friday at the Cannes Film Festival that the “Born This Way” singer would star in a biopic where she would portray the late English singer Cilla Black, whom Warwick considered a […]

7y ago

Eric Clapton Releases Video for “Spiral” Ahead of New Album

Even at 71, rock legend Eric Clapton is keeping himself busy. He has recently released a new music video for the track “Spiral” off of his upcoming album I Still Do. According to Rolling Stone, the animated video re-imagines Clapton’s career over six-decades using album covers from Slowhand all the way up to I Still […]

7y ago

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Daryl Hall on the Music Industry and a New Season of His Hit Show

Daryl Hall has been entertaining audiences since the 1970’s as part of Hall & Oates, who had such hits as “Sara Smile” and “Maneater.” And even into 2016, he’s still wooing audiences with another season of his hit music show Live from Daryl’s House. According to The Journal News, each episode has Hall inviting top […]

7y ago

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Michael Caine Rips into ‘Social Media Actors’

Sir Michael Caine is one of the most respected actors of all time who has the distinction of being nominated for an Academy Award every decade from the 1960’s to the 2000’s. However, he has no patience for actors who are only interested in money and are fame-hungry. According to The Telegraph, Caine shared his […]

7y ago

Emma Thompson

Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Wants To Be Trump’s VP

Arizona’s former governor, Jan Brewer, who has been described as “a conservative icon of sorts” during her six-year tenure, is now considered a serious choice to be Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s second-in-command. According to the Arizona Republic, Brewer was making an appearance Sunday on the CNN program State of the Union, where she and […]

7y ago

Jake Tapper

Simon Cowell Picks Boogie Storm For Golden Buzzer Act On ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

Simon Cowell is known in both the U.K. and the U.S. for his brutal honesty and sometimes cruel nature when he judged the performances of aspiring musicians on The X Factor and American Idol. However, there was an unconventional and, one might say, novelty act that he was willing to take a chance on during […]

7y ago

simon cowell

World Music Star Papa Wemba Remembered at Funeral

Papa Wemba, a flamboyant and controversial figure in Congolese rumba music, was remembered today by thousands of fans at his funeral on Wednesday. According to Billboard, Wemba’s funeral was attended by 2,000 people, including family members, local celebrities and officials at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. More […]

7y ago

Paul McCartney Meets Members Of The Little Rock Nine

The song “Blackbird,” off of The Beatles’ infamous 1968 self-titled album is a classic that encapsulates the mood felt by many during the Civil Rights movement of 1960’s America. On Saturday, Sir Paul McCartney had the opportunity to meet the women who inspired this song. According to Entertainment Weekly, McCartney met Thelma Mothershed Wair and […]

7y ago

Arkansas

Starbucks Comes to South Africa with Plans for More Locations

The ubiquitous coffeehouse chain Starbucks has opened locations in far flung places from New York to Tokyo. On April 21, the chain opened their first store in South Africa with plans to open more in the country. According to Public Radio International, the new location is located in the ritzy Rosebank section of Johannesburg, home […]

7y ago

Howard Schultz|south africa

A Slew of New Albums Out Now and More Coming Soon

During this last weekend of April, music lovers have seen some big name musicians release new albums. Many more are in the pipeline with legendary performers, including Neil Young and Keith Urban set to release their work in the next few months. According to Entertainment Weekly, Rob Zombie, who’s been a producer of both hard […]

7y ago

Keith Urban|rob zombie

Jazz Fest 2016 Pays Tribute To Prince

The death of legendary singer Prince has left fans and fellow musicians devastated worldwide. And at Jazz Fest 2016, which started on Friday in New Orleans, many of the acts paid tribute to him. According to Billboard, The Deslondes performed the gospel classic “What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?” in tribute to the 80s […]

7y ago

janelle monae|pearl jam

Papa Wemba, World Music Star Dies

Papa Wemba, a star of world music, who’s been described as “the king of Congolese rumba” has died at the age of 66, after he collapsed on stage during a concert on the Ivory Coast. According to Tucson.com, video footage showed Wemba collapsing during a concert he was giving to thousands of fans, as his […]

7y ago

Joan Jett Jams With Billie Joe Armstrong In New York

On Saturday, Joan Jett clearly didn’t care if she had “a bad reputation” when she joined Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong on stage at Spring Studios in New York City. According to Billboard, Jett, best known for the hit “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” joined Armstrong, along with Green Day drummer Tre Cool […]

7y ago

Billie Joe Armstrong|joan jett|Tribeca Film Festival

Anti-Terror March in Brussels Attracts Thousands

On Sunday, an anti-terror march took place in Brussels, Belgium, nearly a month after the attacks by suicide bombers that killed 32 people and injured over 300. According to The Guardian, the crowd was marching “against terror and hate” and was made up of a diverse array of people. They included victims of the attack […]

7y ago

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Apple Designs Exclusive iPad For Fundraiser

Jony Ive, who’s been described as Apple’s “British design guru,” has concocted an exclusive iPad Pro model which will be sold at an upcoming auction. According to The Independent, this iPad has a yellow laminated backplate made from aluminium, a leather Smart Cover that’s been lined with blue suede, and a carrying case for an […]

7y ago

London

Duran Duran Performs In North Carolina Despite Boycotts By Others

North Carolina’s controversial HB2 law has seen high profile musicians and performers cancel their upcoming shows in protest. This didn’t stop Duran Duran from performing in the state on Saturday. According to Billboard, the English band, known for the hits “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Rio,” considered cancelling their gig at the PNC Pavilion to […]

7y ago

cyndi lauper

Record Shops Worldwide Prepare for Record Store Day

This Saturday, April 16, record shops worldwide will be celebrating the ninth annual Record Store Day, an appreciation of independent music shops and the vinyl they sell. According to Billboard, vinyl records and cassette tapes have experienced “an unlikely renaissance” in recent years as independent record shops have struggled to stay afloat. There will be […]

7y ago

Tyrann Mathieu Has Strong Words For Alleged Killer Of NFL Star

The death of Will Smith, who played defensive end for the New Orleans Saints, has shocked many. Tyrann Mathieu, the defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, took to Twitter to call out Smith’s alleged killer. According to NBC Sports, Mathieu said that he knows Cardell Hayes, who was charged on Sunday with second-degree murder in […]

7y ago

Arizona Cardinals|New Orleans Saints

Hillary Clinton’s SUNY Purchase Visit As Told By Students And Alumni

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton ruffled some feathers with SUNY Purchase students last week when she made a campaign stop at the college’s performing arts center in Westchester County, N.Y. And this week, it’s still got students and alumni talking after a group of protesters heckled her speech. According to The Journal News, Clinton was […]

7y ago

bernie sanders

Dame Judi Dench Wins an Eighth Olivier Award

Dame Judi Dench has wooed audiences worldwide with her performances in the James Bond series and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and proved that she’s still got it by winning an impressive eighth Olivier Award on Sunday. The Guardian reported that the 81-year-old actress won the best supporting actress award for her role as Paulina […]

7y ago

james bond

Oscar Isaac Will Star As ‘Hamlet’ In 2017

Fans of Star Wars will get to see Oscar Isaac in a different light when he portrays Hamlet next year. According to The New York Times, Isaac will star in the Theater for a New Audience’s (or TFANA) production of Hamlet at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center in Brooklyn in 2017. Tony Award winner Sam Gold […]

7y ago

Michael Sam condemns ‘Religious Liberty’ bill in Missouri

Michael Sam, the NFL’s first openly gay football player to be drafted, has condemned a so-called “religious liberty” bill in Missouri that he feels is discriminatory towards gay people and their families. According to CBS Sports, Sam, who never officially played in a game, raised his concerns about the bill in an op-ed piece for […]

7y ago

Missouri|Op-Ed

Adele Blasts Jamie Oliver over Breastfeeding Comments

Pop superstar Adele isn’t letting celebrity chef Jamie Oliver off easy for his controversial comments on breastfeeding he made earlier this month. According to Mic, Adele who’s best known for the hits “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep” blasted the English chef on March 22 during a show in London. The tirade initially started after […]

7y ago

jamie oliver

Sammy Hagar Willing To Make Peace With Eddie Van Halen

Could there be a Van Halen reunion in the future with Sammy Hagar rejoining the group? Not likely, but he would at least make peace with Eddie Van Halen. According to Rolling Stone, there had been rumors floating around the internet claiming that once former lead singer David Lee Roth exited the band for a […]

7y ago

eddie van halen|Sammy Hagar|van halen

David Gilmour and David Crosby Perform Together at The Hollywood Bowl

One could call it a meeting of the two Davids, or a jam session with two rock gods. David Gilmour, the guitarist for Pink Floyd, performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles Thursday night, and was joined by David Crosby for portions of the show. According to JamBase, this concert was the start of […]

7y ago

Pink Floyd

Florida Gov. Rick Scott Passes Medical Marijuana Expansion Bill

On Friday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill expanding his state’s Right to Try Act which will include letting terminally ill patients use medical marijuana during their last days. According to Saint Peters Blog, the bill, sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach), will allow licensed dispensing […]

7y ago

Dina Lohan Receives Some ‘Family Therapy’

Dina Lohan, the mother of troubled former child star Lindsay Lohan, is in the spotlight again for her appearances on the new VH1 reality show Family Therapy. According to The Huffington Post, the reality show hosted by Dr. Jenn Mann feature Dina and her ex-husband Michael Lohan, along with a group of other B-list celebrities […]

7y ago

dina lohan|michael lohan|vh1

Alcohol Banned On Alabama Beach During Spring Break

Spring Break: a time that for some that can feel like an endless party with music, beach happenings, and of course drinking beer. However, if tourists plan to visit Gulf Shores, Alabama, they’re out of luck. According to CBS News, the city passed an emergency order this weekend banning alcohol on beaches during spring break […]

7y ago

Alabama

Rolling Stones Cuba Show Delayed by President Obama’s Visit

The Rolling Stones were set to give at a concert in Havana, Cuba on Sunday, but their show has been delayed five days due to a visit by President Barrack Obama. According to Reuters, Obama is landing on Sunday for a 48-hour visit to Cuba. This comes 15 months after the United States started to […]

7y ago

Mitt Romney Campaigns With John Kaisch

Mitt Romney will be campaigning with Republican presidential candidate John Kasich during two stops in Ohio this Monday, according to NBC News. While Romney isn’t expected to endorse Kasich, it is the first time that he has campaigned for a Republican candidate this election cycle. Romney will appear with the Ohio governor on Monday afternoon […]

7y ago

Donald Trump|john kasich|Mitt Romney

Lee Daniels Talks Difficulties during Second Season of “Empire”

Lee Daniels, the co-creator of the Fox drama Empire, has been known to be straightforward and honest, both in person and through his work. And he didn’t hold back during an appearance at the 33rd Annual PaleyFest at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. According to USA Today, a screening of the mid-season premiere of […]

7y ago

Lee Daniels

Peter Jackson Backs Controversial Streaming Service

Peter Jackson, who is best known for directing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is now backing the controversial steaming site Screening Room. According to Variety, the service lets viewers watch newly released films in their homes, while they concurrently play in the theaters. It is said to target a specific audience that chooses not […]

7y ago

New Exhibit Features Art Inspired by Hayao Miyazaki Films

Japanese director and writer Hayao Miyazaki has wooed audiences in his native Japan and the United States with such classic animated films as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away. A San Francisco art gallery is paying tribute to the director with a new exhibit featuring art inspired by his films. According to The Verge, “Miyazaki […]

7y ago

San Francisco

Rams Running Back Tre Mason Arrested

Tre Mason, the running back for the Los Angeles Rams, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of marijuana possession, misdemeanor reckless driving, and failing to register a motor vehicle in Hollywood, Fla. as reported by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. According to AP, a police report revealed that Mason was pulled over on a […]

7y ago

los angeles rams

Donald Trump Encourages Marco Rubio to Drop Out of Presidential Race

On Saturday night, Republican presidential candidate and billionaire Donald Trump encouraged fellow candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) to drop out of the race. According to ABC News, Trump made the comments at a press conference at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. after winning the Louisiana primary and Kentucky caucuses. “I […]

7y ago

Donald Trump

Whoopi Goldberg Shows Off Shoulder Tattoo at the Oscars

Whoopi Goldberg appeared at tonight’s Oscar ceremony and grabbed attention for a reason one may not think: a tattoo that covers her shoulder. According to AOL News, The View co-host wore a black dress, which Goldberg said was inspired by Hollywood legend Bette Davis‘ dress in the 1950 film All About Eve. This three-quarter sleeve […]

7y ago

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Daniel Zuckerman