Sean Penn was absent from the 2026 Academy Awards despite winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in One Battle After Another. Instead of attending the ceremony, the actor traveled to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, continuing a political and humanitarian involvement that has defined much of... Read More »

Vinyl records officially crossed the $1 billion mark in the United States in 2025 for the first time since 1983, a milestone driven in large part by the continued commercial power of Taylor Swift. According to year-end data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), vinyl revenue reached about... Read More »

Teyana Taylor, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in One Battle After Another, had a tense encounter while leaving the 2026 Academy Awards. Videos circulating online show Taylor addressing a man whom she said had shoved her in a crowded exit area. “You’re a man putting your hand... Read More »

The 98th Academy Awards took place Sunday, bringing an end to this year’s awards season with a nominee list dominated by ambitious, director-driven films and major star performances. Leading the field was Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s blues-influenced vampire drama, which entered the ceremony with 16 nominations, the highest total of the... Read More »

Diane Warren left the 2026 Academy Awards without a competitive Oscar, but the legendary songwriter remained upbeat, posting on social media, “Well at least I’m consistent! And I set a new record tonite!! But U know me, I will be back if you’ll have me!!!” The loss marks Warren’s 17th... Read More »

Dolly Parton says the past year forced her to slow down. Speaking at the seasonal opening of her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, the country music legend addressed recent concerns about her health and explained why she has been largely absent from touring. According to Parton, a combination of minor... Read More »

In 1990, the Black Crowes were still a new band touring clubs and theaters when they were given the chance to open for Aerosmith on the summer leg of the Pump tour. At the time, they were on the road with the McAuley Schenker Group and had just begun gaining... Read More »

The 2025 remake of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, was the most awarded film at the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards, receiving five prizes, including Worst Picture. The film, which was released directly on streaming platforms, also received awards for Worst Actor (Ice Cube), Worst Director (Rich Lee), Worst... Read More »

Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist of Motörhead and a central figure in the band’s later era, has died at the age of 64. His death was confirmed Saturday through a statement shared on the official social media pages of his later band, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. According to... Read More »

Doja Cat has publicly defended Chappell Roan following criticism the pop singer received after a viral video showed her confronting paparazzi in Paris. In a TikTok video lasting several minutes, Doja Cat spoke about her own mental health experiences and explained why she supports Roan’s decision to set boundaries in... Read More »

Zara Larsson has denied longstanding rumors that she was considered to join Fifth Harmony after Camila Cabello left the group, saying she was never approached and would not have been interested in joining a group regardless. The Swedish pop singer addressed the speculation during a recent Spotify Live Room conversation,... Read More »

Warner Bros. is moving forward with plans to expand the long-running Ocean’s Eleven franchise, with Bradley Cooper now emerging as the leading candidate to both direct and star in a prequel to the popular heist series. The project, which is also expected to feature Margot Robbie in a leading role,... Read More »

British musician and composer Labrinth, whose work became closely associated with the sound and emotional tone of HBO’s Euphoria, drew attention this week after posting a short but pointed message on social media expressing frustration with both the series and the music industry. In the post, the artist wrote that... Read More »

A historic instrument closely associated with Pink Floyd’s most influential recordings has set a new benchmark in the collectors’ market. David Gilmour’s famed “Black Strat” sold for $14.55 million at a Christie’s auction in New York, establishing a new record for the highest price ever paid for a guitar. The... Read More »

Kate Winslet is in early discussions to join Warner Bros.’ upcoming Lord of the Rings feature The Hunt for Gollum, a new film set within J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth that will be directed by Andy Serkis, according to industry reports. If confirmed, the project would mark Winslet’s first appearance in the... Read More »