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Original Beatles drummer Pete Best wishes replacement Ringo Starr a happy 80th birthday: 'Why not'
Pete Best put the past aside as he wished his Beatles replacement a happy birthday.
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This girl's reaction to Phillipa Soo in 'Hamilton' shows why representation matters
A video of a little girl declaring, "It's me!" while watching Phillipa Soo in "Hamilton" is melting hearts and sparking conversations about representation.
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Suzi Quatro talks 'Rear of the Year' incident and who might play her in upcoming biopic
The rock pioneer has a few actresses in mind who could fill her Leather Tuscadero jumpsuit for the role... but some fans aren't thrilled about one of the possibilities.
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The It List: Zac Efron explores sustainability in new travel show, Amy Schumer's challenging pregnancy featured in HBO Max doc, Charlize Theron leads band of immortal mercenaries in 'The Old Guard' and the best in pop culture the week of July 6, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for July 6-12, including the best deals we could find for each.
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'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' country legend Charlie Daniels dead at 83
The Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member died Monday from a hemorrhagic stroke, according to his publicist.
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Lizzo Says She Was Kicked Out of Her Vacation Rental Early
She also says the homeowner threatened to call the police on her and her friends.
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How Real Is Kanye West’s Presidential Bid?
Kanye got the attention he wanted, but is he serious about running for president? With help from an election expert, here's a breakdown of Kanye's bid.
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Tony-nominated Broadway star Nick Cordero dies at 41 after protracted battle with COVID-19
Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, had documented his rocky progress with emotional daily updates on Instagram and the campaign #wakeupnick.
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Axl Rose explains why he speaks out about his 'disdain' for the Trump administration: 'Not to is being complicit'
The Guns N' Roses rocker, a vocal critic of the president, has shared a statement about his political passions.
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Kanye West announces 2020 presidential bid in bizarre 4th of July tweet
"We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States!" West posted, setting off fireworks across the Twitterverse.
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The Pointer Sisters Singer Bonnie Pointer's Cause of Death Revealed as Cardiac Arrest
Bonnie Pointer died on June 8 at age 69
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Neil Young Is ‘NOT Okay With’ Trump’s Use of His Songs at Mt Rushmore Event
Neil Young has vetoed President Trump’s usage of the rock musician’s songs “Like a Hurricane,” “Rockin’ in the Free World” and “Cowgirl in the Sand” at an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore on Friday.“This is NOT ok with me,” Young tweeted Friday. He later replied to another user’s tweet about the song’s use, saying, “I stand in solidarity with the Lakota Sioux & this is NOT ok with me.”Young has spoken out before in opposition to Trump’s use of his songs, specifically to his 1989 classic “Rockin’ in the Free World.” In 2015, the musician, who had voiced his support for Bernie Sanders, expressed dismay over Trump’s use of the song on his campaign trail and said that he had not been consulted or asked for permission to use the song.Also Read: Judge Lifts Temporary Restraining Order on Simon & Schuster Over Mary Trump's Tell-All BookThe Trump campaign insisted that they had gotten the necessary license to use the song, but agreed to stop using it at Young’s request, according to Rolling Stone. Young later walked back his disapproval, telling Reuters in a May 2016 interview that he would have preferred to have been asked personally for permission, but that “once the music goes out, everybody can use it for anything.”In 2018, however, Young renewed his request to Trump not to use the song, even though he acknowledged that he had no means to stop him.“DT does not have my permission to use the song ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ at his appearances,” Young wrote on his website in an old post, according to Rolling Stone. “Legally, he has the right to, however it goes against my wishes.”Also Read: Trump Says He Would Wear a Mask Around a Large Group of People -- Though He Hasn't (Video)Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment on the use of the songs on Friday.The news comes a week after the Rolling Stones partnered with music publishing rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) to stop Donald Trump and his campaign from using the band’s song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” at campaign rallies.This is NOT ok with me… https://t.co/Q9j9NRPMhi— Neil Young Archives (@NeilYoungNYA) July 4, 2020I stand in solidarity with the Lakota Sioux & this is NOT ok with me https://t.co/iPVcFplOHa— Neil Young Archives (@NeilYoungNYA) July 4, 2020Read original story Neil Young Is ‘NOT Okay With’ Trump’s Use of His Songs at Mt Rushmore Event At TheWrap
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Neil Young Condemns Donald Trump’s Use Of His Music At Mount Rushmore Event
The rock icon was not happy after his songs were played at Trump's Independence Day celebration at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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6ix9ine Drops Third Song and Video From Lockdown, ‘Yaya’ (Watch)
Controversy-trolling rapper 6ix 9ine has dropped the third single and video since he was released from prison early due to coronavirus concerns. Like the first two, “Gooba” and “Trollz,” this one was filmed and recorded in non-social-distanced lockdown, features lots of booty and bright colors, and, for whatever reason, milk. Rapped and sung entirely in […]
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Foo Fighters turn 25: Six essential tracks to mark the group's anniversary
Foo Fighters have put out nine studio albums, including their most recent, 2017's "Concrete and Gold."
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Duffy Writes Open Letter to Netflix to Remove 365 Days
Earlier this year, British singer Duffy reemerged after a lengthy, mysterious absence. We found out in a lengthy essay that the singer had been kidnapped and raped, but now, she's using her platform to help victims. In an open letter, Duffy is asking Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to remove the Polish film 365 Days, a…
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Alice Cooper talks early-'80s 'blackout albums': 'The coke had done its damage'
“I was basically writing these trippy little songs that now I listen to, and I don't remember writing them. I don't remember producing them. I don't remember touring with them."
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Vanilla Ice cancels Texas concert amid coronavirus criticism: 'We were just hoping for a good time'
“We do take it serious and we do want to make sure everybody’s safe. We were just hoping for a good time Fourth of July weekend, but it turned into a big focal point on me and it’s not about that," the rapper said.
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Vanilla Ice Set to Perform in Texas Even as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Vanilla Ice is back with a brand new mission… a fourth of July holiday weekend performance at a venue in Texas despite the fact Gov. Greg Abbott closed all bars in the state last week.The “Ice Ice Baby” rapper promoted the event earlier this week with a post on his Instagram page, writing, “I can’t wait to get back to this. The 90s were the best. We didn’t have coronavirus, or cell phones, or computers. we had 5.0’s, blockbuster, Beavis and Butthead, Wayne’s world, Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. And Mortal Kombat is still better than fortnight but we got out of the house, We danced, we invented house parties in the 90s. The last of the great decades.”He defended his concert on Thursday morning, tweeting, “I take the coronavirus serious. But we can’t live in a bubble. I think at this point we all understand the severity of it. practice social distancing and wear a mask. This is an outside venue, Fourth of July on the lake with fireworks. Plenty of room for distancing.”The show is scheduled to take place on July 3 at Emerald Point Bar & Grill in Austin. The venue is technically considered a restaurant, according to the Austin Chronicle, because it derives 51% of sales from food, meaning it is exempt from the order.Also Read: Tom Hanks Says 'Shame on You' to People Who Refuse to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19The reason Abbott closed bars down, by the by, is that Texas has seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, a direct result of decisions Abbott has made since the pandemic began. Most notably, Abbott expressly forbade local authorities from enforcing measures to contain the disease, such as wearing masks. And that was before the state started reopening.As of this week, however, Houston in particular is at risk of having its ER facilities overwhelmed, but Austin is also getting hit hard. And on Wednesday Texas saw a record number of new reported cases.Look, we agree that “Ice Ice Baby” is a pretty fun song, but we would urge fans to stop, collaborate and listen to health authorities who rightly keep pointing out that COVID-19 is no joke and could potentially cause years of health problems even if it doesn’t kill your brain like a poisonous mushroom. Will it ever stop? Yo, we don’t know, but if people don’t take steps to protect themselves it could definitely keep getting worse.In other words, please be careful, Austinites, because the COVID don’t play.Read original story Vanilla Ice Set to Perform in Texas Even as COVID-19 Cases Surge At TheWrap
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David Foster opens up about Ben Vereen car accident, Kat McPhee marriage and superstar career
The legendary producer admits he wanted “some of the personal stuff” cut from 'David Foster: Off the Record,' but then realized that's "what makes a great documentary."
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The Go-Go’s Conquer the World in New Doc Trailer
Alison Ellwood's film about famed all-female outfit will premiere on Showtime in August
Variety
Maroon 5 Bassist Mickey Madden Arrested for Domestic Violence
Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden was arrested Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles on charges of domestic violence, according to multiple media reports. Police confirmed to Page Six that the charge against the 41-year-old musician involves willful infliction of a “traumatic” injury on a spouse or cohabitant. The identity of the victim was not immediately available; […]
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Injury Reserve's Stepa J. Groggs Dies at 32: He Was a 'Loving Father, Life Partner and Friend'
Jordan Groggs, who performed with Injury Reserve under the name Stepa J. Groggs, has died at the age of 32. Groggs' death was confirmed by his Arizona-based rap group in a tribute shared on social media. "REST IN POWER," the tribute read.
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Spoken-word artist’s ode to late sister has 'AGT' judges in tears: 'We feel your pain'
"I know what it is to have somebody taken from you," said Sofia Vergara, whose brother was murdered the same year that spoken-word artist Brandon Leake lost his 8-month-old sibling.
People
Pearl Jam Remembers 9 Fans Killed During Band's Performance at the Roskilde Festival 20 Years Ago
Guitarist Stone Gossard wrote in a statement on behalf of the band that "nothing has been the same since" the 2000 Roskilde Festival

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