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Elton John recovering after ‘severe eye infection’ left him with limited vision

Elton John said he is on the road to recovery after a severe eye infection left him with limited vision.

Elton shared in a message on social media that he had “been dealing with a severe eye infection” over the summer, leaving him with “only limited vision in one eye.”  Elton expressed his gratitude towards the ‘excellent team of doctors and nurses who have taken such good care of [him] over the last several weeks,’ adding: “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye. I have been quietly spending the summer recuperating at home and am feeling positive about the progress I have made in my healing and recovery thus far.” John also underwent knee replacement surgery in January, with his husband David Furnish telling The Sun back in March that John was “doing amazing,” with surgery scheduled for his other knee that same month.

John’s announcement came just before his appearance at the premiere of the “Elton John: Never Too Late” documentary at the Toronto International Film Festival. Never Too Late is said to feature “never-before-seen concert footage” of John over his 50-year career, as well as “hand-written journals and present-day footage of him and his family.”

Elton had also recently announced that the documentary is slated to premiere on Dec. 13 on Disney+, writing on Instagram: “Very excited to share the first look at the key art for Elton John: Never Too Late! This documentary is such a special journey through the memories, music, and moments that have shaped my life. Mark your calendars for 13 December when it lands on @disneyplus ✨

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Kendrick Lamar to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar will headline the NFL’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, set to take place at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, airing on Fox.  The NFL posted on its social media: @kendricklamar. #AppleMusicHalftime. NOLA. 2.9.2025. #SBLIX @applemusic @rocnation @nflonfox”

The Grammy-winning rapper captioned a video clip of himself on social media “Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans. February 2025. #AppleMusicHalftime”. In the clip, Lamar – on an Astroturf field with a large American flag as backdrop – shares: “What it doing everybody? My name’s Kendrick Lamar and I’ll be performing at Super Bowl 59. Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know there’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos. Let’s get it, boom!  I wouldn’t want you to miss it. Meet me in New Orleans February 9, 2025. Wear your best dress, too, even if you’re watching from home. Let’s go! Now we can get to it for real!”

Lamar, 37, said in a statement following the announcement: “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”  Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter added: “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”

Seth Dudowsky, head of music at the NFL, said in a statement: “Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. Time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of hip-hop. We’re excited to collaborate with Kendrick, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show.”

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Mötley Crüe to drop new EP ‘Cancelled’

Mötley Crüe have announced a three-song EP titled Cancelled, set for release on October 4th.

The three-song package includes the top five radio hit “Dogs of War,” the title track “Cancelled,” as well as a cover of the Beastie Boys classic “Fight for Your Right,” which you can listen to: here.

All three tracks were recorded in April 2023 with Bob Rock, who produced the band’s famed 1989 album, Dr. Feelgood. The EP will be available on CD, red/black splatter 12-inch 45 RPM vinyl, and digitally. In a statement, Mötley Crüe hinted at more music to come: “It was really great getting in the studio and working on some tracks together. What started out as a couple demo ideas turned into this EP produced by Bob Rock. We look forward to getting back into the studio again soon and writing more new music, as well.”

Mötley Crüe have a handful of gigs and festival dates remaining on their 2024 schedule, including appearances at the Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals.

To preorder the ‘Cancelled’ EP, head HERE.

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Seether releases their new single ‘Illusion’

Seether have released their new single “Illusion,” the follow-up to “Judas Mind” which hit No. 7 on both the Mediabase Active Rock chart and the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. Illusion is off the band’s upcoming ninth studio album The Surface Seems So Far, set to drop September 20th.

Bassist Dale Stewart shares of the latest track: “‘Illusion’ is one of the highlights for me on this album. With its hypnotic opening riff chugging away like industrial machinery, the haunting melodies in the chorus and the all-out intensity of the bridge, I feel this song is a step forward for us whilst simultaneously being Seether through and through. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.”

The Surface Seems So Far, Seether’s ninth studio album, features 11-tracks and is produced by frontman and songwriter Shaun Morgan with veteran producer Matt Hyde (Deftones, Slayer) as engineer and mixer. You can pre-order The Surface Seems So Far – HERE.

Seether will support the release of the album on the road this fall on an 18-date co-headlining tour with Skillet as well as festival appearances at Louder Than Life and Aftershock, bringing their authentic and electrifying live show across the US.

See the official lyric video for ‘Illusion’ – HERE.

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See trailer for Ryan Murphy’s new series ‘Grotesquerie’ premiering on FX in September

FX announced that Ryan Murphy‘s new 10-episode horror/drama series “Grotesquerie” will premiere Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on FX. Grotesquerie is written and created by Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken; the series centers on “a series of heinous crimes” in a small community, with detective Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash-Betts), feeling the crimes “are eerily personal, as if someone — or something — is taunting her.”

Per a show synopsis, Lois (Nash-Betts) is struggling at home with “a strained relationship with her daughter, a husband in long-term hospital care and her own inner demons,” and teams up with Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond), a nun and journalist with the Catholic Guardian:  “Sister Megan, with her own difficult past, has seen the worst in humanity, yet she still believes in its capacity for good. Lois, on the other hand, fears the world is succumbing to evil. As Lois and Sister Megan string together clues, they find themselves ensnared in a sinister web that only seems to raise more questions than answers.”

“Grotesquerie” stars Niecy Nash-Betts as Detective Lois Tryon, Courtney B. Vance as Marshall Tryon, Lesley Manville as Nurse Redd, Micaela Diamond as Sister Megan, Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Father Charlie, Raven Goodwin as Merritt Tryon and NFL star Travis Kelce in an undisclosed role.

FX first shared a teaser for the series (seen here) and later released the official trailer, with Kelce saying in the introduction: “Check out the trailer for FX’s Grotesquerie. That’s right. You might see some familiar faces.”

Grotesquerie premieres Sept. 25 on FX at 10 p.m. EDT and will stream on Hulu the next day, Sept. 26.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe star in trailer for ‘Kraven the Hunter’

Sony Pictures released the promo for director J.C. Chandor‘s feature film ‘Kraven the Hunter,’ starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe. Kraven the Hunter centers on the Spider-Man villain who debuted in the comics in 1964.

The film follows Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff, who is left for dead by his hunter father (Crowe) after a lion attack. The animal’s bite then appears to give superpowers to Sergei, who becomes known as Kraven the Hunter and uses violence to protect the animal kingdom.

The trailer for the film opens with a panorama of a snowy landscape, and a man’s voice saying, “My son, we are hunters, the greatest the world has ever known.”  The voice belongs to Kraven’s father, Nikolai Karvinoff (Crowe), and it echoes throughout clip.

Kraven the Hunter premieres Dec. 13; take a look at the trailer: HERE.

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Oasis adds two additional Wembley Stadium concerts in London

Due to popular demand, Oasis has announced two additional Wembley Stadium shows on September 27th and 28th in London.

Per Billboard, Oasis will hit the road for multiple dates across the British Isles, including Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, for what will be their “only shows in Europe next year”. The official statement added that “plans are underway for OASIS LIVE ’25 to go to other continents outside of Europe later next year.”

The intense demand for the reunion tour saw over ten million fans from 158 countries queuing to buy tickets. For the additional Wembley shows, a special invitation-only ballot ticket sale strategy will take place, with applications to join the ballot opened first to the fans who were unsuccessful in the initial on-sale with Ticketmaster.

Oasis is also teasing their American fans by alluding to U.S. tour dates with a billboard in Times Square, which featured Liam and Noel Gallagher on the large corner Amazon Music-sponsored billboard with the wording, “If we need to put up a billboard to get these guys to come to the States, here it is.”

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Linkin Park announce Emily Armstrong as new vocalist, reveal new album and tour

During a live performance event, Linkin Park announced that Emily Armstrong of the band Dead Sara will be their new co-vocalist, and also revealed an upcoming new album and tour. Per Variety, Colin Brittain, a songwriter and producer for G Flip, Illenium and One OK Rock, is also joining the group as a drummer.

Armstrong will join co-vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn (turntablist), guitarist Brad Delson, and bassist Phoenix, along with new drummer Brittain (original drummer Rob Bourdon is not taking part in the reunion).

Linkin Park also unveiled the single “The Emptiness Machine,” Linkin Park’s first new music release in seven years and the lead track off their upcoming album, “From Zero” due out November 15 (their first album since 2017’s “One More Light”). Shinoda shared of the new album: “Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future — embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead .. The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created. We feel really empowered with this new lineup and the vibrant and energized new music we’ve made together. We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones.”

The band is also set to embark on the six-date “From Zero” arena tour, kicking-off September 11th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with dates in Brooklyn, New York; Hamburg, Germany, London, England; and Seoul, South Korea, and Bogota, Colombia. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, September 7th via Ticketmaster,

Take a listen to ‘The Emptiness Machine’ – HERE.
Pre-order ‘From Zero’ – HERE.

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Inaugural ‘Giddy Up’ Las Vegas music festival cancelled

The inaugural ‘Giddy Up’ country music festival slated for Downtown Las Vegas this fall has been abruptly canceled. The three-day event, set to run from October 18-20, was set to feature performances from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Megan Moroney, and the Turnpike Troubadours as headliners; in addition to Chase Rice, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lauren Watkins, Tanner Adell, Josh Turner, Elle King, Kameron Marlowe, and many more artists.

Festival organizers did not share an official reason why ‘Giddy Up’ was cancelled, but posted the following on their social pages: “To our Giddy Up crew: There’s nothing we would love more than to ride through the festival gates with you this October, but unfortunately we can no longer move forward with Giddy Up Las Vegas Music Festival 2024. We understand that many of you who have purchased tickets looked at Giddy Up as the must-attend event of the season, and we are truly sorry. It is not possible to overstate just how seriously we, as producers and promoters, take the decision to cancel this year’s festival. All tickets purchased directly through Giddy Up and our official partners will be automatically refunded at the point of purchase to the original payment method within 7-10 business days. Our team will be in touch directly with more details. We appreciate your understanding, if you have any further questions please direct them to the team@giddyupfest.com. Thank you for supporting live music, Giddy Up”

Fans who purchased tickets can expect to receive a refund to the original form of payment automatically within seven to ten days.

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ABC’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ reveals cast for Season 33

ABC’s Dancing with the Stars revealed its star-studded cast, including ‘Bachelorette’ Jenn Tran, actress Tori Spelling, and Olympian Ilona Maher.

The Season 33 cast of ‘DWTS’ was announced on Wednesday’s episode of Good Morning America and will also include Phaedra Parks (of The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Chandler Kinney, Eric Roberts, Anna Delvey, Reginald VelJohnson, former ‘Bachelor’ star Joey Graziadei, former New England Patriot Danny Amendola, model Brooks Nader, NBA star Dwight Howard and Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik (who was previously announced in August).

Season 33 of DWTS will premiere on ABC and Disney+ on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. EDT. Hulu will stream the series on Sept. 18.

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