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Bon Jovi Biopic in Development at Universal

Bon Jovi is the subject of a feature film currently in development at Universal Pictures, which secured the project after a competitive bidding process. The film will focus on the New Jersey rock band behind some of the most recognizable hits of the 1980s and 1990s, including Livin' on a... Read More »

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‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ in Development at Pixar

Pixar is developing a third film in the “Monsters, Inc.” franchise, revisiting one of the studio’s most recognizable animated worlds more than two decades after the original film debuted. News of the project surfaced in a Wall Street Journal profile examining the current direction of the Emeryville-based animation studio and... Read More »

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Courtney Love Says There Is No Hole Reunion Tour

Courtney Love has clarified that Hole will not be reuniting for a tour, walking back speculation that began earlier this week after she posted a series of cryptic messages on social media. The confusion began when Love shared a video on Instagram featuring former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur,... Read More »

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Country Joe McDonald, Singer of Vietnam War Protest Anthem, Dies at 84

Country Joe McDonald, frontman of the 1960s psychedelic-folk band Country Joe and the Fish and writer of the anti–Vietnam War song I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag, died on March 7 in Berkeley, California. He was 84. The band announced his death through its official social media channels, stating that McDonald died from complications... Read More »

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Woman Arrested After Shots Fired at Rihanna’s Los Angeles Home

A woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing multiple shots toward the Los Angeles–area home of Rihanna, authorities said. The singer was reportedly inside the residence at the time of the incident, though no injuries were reported. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire... Read More »

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Ballet and Opera Companies Respond to Timothée Chalamet’s Remarks

Comments made by Timothée Chalamet during a public interview have drawn criticism from several ballet and opera institutions, prompting a wider discussion about the continued relevance of classical performing arts. The remarks were made during a February town hall conversation in Austin, Texas, organized by Variety and CNN. Chalamet appeared... Read More »