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Apple Original Films to debut documentary ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’

Apple Original Films announced that the documentary Bono: Stories of Surrender will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on May 30.

The “lyrical, bold exploration” of Bono’s one-man show of the same name (based on his 2022 memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs One Story), will also be the first feature-length film available on the Apple Vision Pro in Apple Immersive Video. The Apple Vision Pro version will present the film in 8K with Spatial Audio, producing a 180-degree visual that, “places viewers onstage with Bono and in the center of his story. With this special edition of the film available only on Vision Pro, viewers will feel completely immersed in the music and storytelling of Surrender.”

The movie, directed by Andrew Dominik (The Assassination of Jesse James), is described in a press release as, “a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically-acclaimed one-man stage show, Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…, as he pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends, and faith that have challenged and sustained him, revealing personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rockstar. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the Beacon Theatre shows, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy.”

An updated and abridged paperback version of the memoir Bono: Stories of Surrender will also be released in connection with the documentary film.

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Oasis announce ‘Live ’25’ reunion tour film

Oasis have announced a reunion tour film titled Live ’25, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace (“Meet Me in the Bathroom”).

The film will be produced as the band goes out on a reunion tour this year, dubbed Oasis Live ’25, set to take place in July and August. The highly anticipated tour will kick-off in Cardiff on Friday July 4, and sees a long-run of UK dates (their only shows in Europe this year) before the band heads to stadiums across North America, South America, Australia and Asia.  The tour also marks the first time brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher will perform on stage together in 16 years.

The Oasis tour film Live ’25 will be distributed by Sony Music Vision, with no release date or further details yet provided.

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See Adam Sandler in the new trailer for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Netflix dropped a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to Adam Sandler’s classic comedy Happy Gilmore, available on the streaming service beginning on July 25.

The newest trailer features Sandler and several other actors from the first movie reprising their roles — including Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit and Ben Stiller as Hal. The trailer also gives viewers a glimpse of Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio (otherwise known as musician Bad Bunny) who joins a cast which also includes Conor Sherry, Ethan Cutowsky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Philip Fine Schneider, Blake Clark, and Sandler’s daughters, Sadie and Sunny.

In addition, real-life golfers including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and John Daly are featured, with other figures from the sports world confirmed (or rumored) to appear in the flick– including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, former NFL running back Reggie Bush, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch and All Elite Wrestling star MJF.

An official description of the new film reads: “At the end of the original Happy Gilmore, Sandler’s titular character was finally at rest after a long, strenuous season of golf…He showed the golf snobs who’s boss, saved his grandmother’s house, and returned home at last.”

Happy Gilmore 2 arrives on Netflix July 25; see the trailer – HERE.

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NBC renews Reba McEntire’s ‘Happy’s Place’ for Season 2

NBC has greenlit a second season for Reba McEntire’s Happy’s Place, which premiered in October 2024. The series was initially picked up for 13 episodes, but NBC ordered five additional scripts last fall for a total of 18 episodes last season.

Happy’s Place reunites some of the cast of McEntire’s popular “Reba” series, premiered on October 18th, garnering ten million viewers across NBC and Peacock.  The series airs on Fridays at 8 pm ET/PT on NBC or the next day on Peacock.

In the series, McEntire plays Bobbie, who inherits her late father’s tavern, Happy’s Place, and discovers that she has a new business partner in Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) — a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had. Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and McEntire’s boyfriend Rex Linn stars.

Former Reba executive producers Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis are returning alongside Julie Abbott and McEntire. The series was written by Kevin Abbott (the showrunner for Reba from 2002-2007).

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2025 ‘When We Were Young Festival’ adds second Las Vegas date

The 2025 When We Were Young Festival has expanded into a two-day festival set for Oct. 18-19, 2025, as the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas.

The fourth installment of the nostalgic mega-fest, this one was originally just one day, but citing “overwhelming demand” from fans it has now turned into another multi-day version of the fest. The festival posted on Instagram: “WWWY25 DAY 2 🖤 the best day of your life. twice. October 18th & 19th 2025. 

All acts — including Blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, Weezer, Avril Lavigne and The Offspring — will perform both days. They’ll be joined by All Time Low, Knocked Loose, The Gaslight Anthem, Jack’s Mannequin and Bad Religion on Saturday and Sunday.

For ticket information, head to the fest’s website.

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INXS’ ‘Listen Like Thieves’ to celebrate 40th anniversary with new deluxe edition

INXS’ album Listen Like Thieves will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a new deluxe edition. Listen Like Thieves was released Oct. 14, 1985 and was INXS’ fifth studio album, featuring their first top-five single, “What You Need,” and reaching #11 in the U.S.

Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) will feature a brand-new remix of the album by Giles Martin and Paul Hicks, along with 19 previously unreleased demos and outtakes curated by Martin and a newly unearthed BBC recording, Live From The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1986. There will also be a new interview with the band by journalist Paul Sexton.

INXS’ Andrew Farriss – who co-wrote much of the album with late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence – shares: “’Listen Like Thieves’ was an important moment for us. It stepped up what was possible, and also Chris Thomas stepped up what was possible as a record producer for us. Giles and Paul captured the original raw energy we felt when we first recorded the album and created a sonic depth to give the record an entirely new dimension that we couldn’t be prouder of.”   Lead guitarist Tim Farriss (Andrew’s brother) added:  “It was a real interesting milestone in our career because we were on this sort of rise at that point, and we were constantly touring. We were on the cusp, if you like.”

Giles Martin describes ‘Listen Like Thieves’ as “a really, really good album… It could be my favorite album of theirs, because it’s not so packed with the singles, as it were. To me, this album in some ways has more depth to it, and I love it. I just hope this stimulates a whole load of new fans. You just want to shine the spotlight on it and hope people take notice. It’s been such an honor to work on this pivotal album from INXS’s career. It’s a collection of recordings masterly produced by Chris Thomas, which helped the band define their own style and reach a massive global audience. It’s an iconic rock album of its age.”

In addition to the three-CD/LP deluxe edition, there will be a two-CD extended edition, which includes the new mix and the CD of B-sides, remixes and live recordings, as well as a single LP edition with just the remix.

All versions of Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) will be released May 9 and can be pre-ordered HERE.

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Jelly Roll to make acting debut on the CBS series ‘Fire Country’

Singer-songwriter Jelly Roll will make his acting debut in the CBS series Fire Country, with his guest-starring episode set to air April 11.

A new promo video for the episode features Jelly Roll and series star/creator Max Thieriot, with Jelly sharing: “From the stage to the fire line, it’s time to see if I can keep up,” later turning to Thieriot, and saying with a chuckle, “Man, this is tougher than the Grammys.”

Jelly Roll previously made a cameo as himself in Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King; but the upcoming appearance on Fire Country marks his first-ever fictional role onscreen, where he will portray a hospital orderly named Noah.

Jelly Roll also isn’t the first country artist to portray a role on Fire Country; Kane Brown also made his acting debut on the program in 2023, playing a character named Robin, a train hopper who ends up aiding victims who were injured in a crash.

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Richard Chamberlain star of ‘Dr. Kildare,’ ‘Shogun’ dies at 90

Legendary television actor Richard Chamberlain, the star of TV’s ‘Dr. Kildare’ and perhaps best known for his roles in the miniseries “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds,” has died at the age of 90. Chamberlain’s publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai’i of complications following a stroke; just two days shy of his 91st birthday.

Chamberlain’s longtime partner, Martin Rabbett, said in a statement: “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.”

Chamberlain rose to fame as the lead in the TV show “Dr. Kildare,” which earned him the first of three Golden Globes. He went on to star in notable films including “Petulia,” The Three Musketeers,” “The Music Lovers,” “The Last Wave,” “King Solomon’s Mines,” and “Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold.”

Chamberlain moved onto further popularity when he became known as “King of the Miniseries” first starring in James Michener’s 12-episode saga Centennial, which aired on NBC in 1978-79, as well as the hit miniseries “Shogun,” (based on James Clavell’s novel) in 1980, and “The Thorn Birds,” based on Colleen McCullough’s best-seller (1983). Chamberlain won Golden Globes for his work in “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds.”

In 2003, Chamberlain came out as gay in his memoir, “Shattered Love,” saying “I can talk about it now because I’m not afraid anymore. When I grew up, being gay, being a sissy or anything like that, was verboten. I disliked myself intensely and feared this part of myself intensely and had to hide it.”

As of press time, funeral services had not been announced. Donations in Chamberlain’s name can be made to NPR or to the Hawaiian Humane Society.

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The Offspring to embark on ‘Supercharged Worldwide in ’25’ tour

The Offspring will embark on the “SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in ’25 Tour” featuring support from Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory.

The 34-date North American run kicks off July 11th in West Palm Beach, Florida, hitting cities such as Toronto, Minneapolis, Dallas, and Phoenix, among others before wrapping-up September 7th in Denver.

The Offspring are touring in support of their latest album, 2024’s SUPERCHARGED, which has yielded the Top 5 singles “Make It Alright” and “OK, But This Is the Last Time” at alternative-rock radio. Make It All Right hit No. 1 on not only the Alternative Rock Chart but the Alternative Airplay Chart, Active Rock Chart and the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart.

For ticket info, head HERE.

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Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer to headline 2025 Oceans Calling

The Oceans Calling 2025 lineup has been announced, with Green Day, Noah Kahan, and Fall Out Boy headlining the festival’s return to Ocean City, Maryland from September 26-28th.

Among the more than 40 artists performing across three stages are also: Weezer, Lenny Kravitz, Vampire Weekend, Good Charlotte, Train, DEVO, Modest Mouse, The Black Crowes, Cake, Franz Ferdiand, Nelly, and two reunited groups: Jack’s Mannequin and 4 Non Blondes. In addition, Fountains of Wayne will be performing for the first time since the passing of co-founder Adam Schlesinger in April 2020.

Oceans Calling 2025 will also feature food from renowned Chef Robert Irvine as well as Michael Voltaggio, Brian Voltaggio, and Anne Burrell. Plus, it offers festivalgoers access to the Ocean City Boardwalk and the iconic Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park. Admission to the latter is included in the purchase of a festival ticket.

For tickets and other information, head to: oceanscallingfestival.com.

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