Scotland could host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 without cash from the public purse being used to pay for the event, MSPs have been told.
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Michele Amabile Angermiller Moments after being honored at the American Music Honors of the Bruce Springsteen Archives, John Mellencamp took a moment to talk about its namesake at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theater in West Long Branch on Wednesday night (April 24). “I know you all love him,” he said of Springsteen. “He put down a big footprint — him and [Bob] Dylan, for me.
And [Woody] Guthrie. And Bruce just kind of put it down and said, ‘There it is, punk. Fill my footprint.’ And that was inspiration for me, ’cause I could hear him, and I could hear Bob, and I could go, ‘God, these guys… maybe me, too.’ ” That big footprint is part of the ongoing story of American music, and Wednesday night’s ceremony celebrated musical legends part of that rich tapestry, including honorees Mavis Staples, Jackson Browne, Mellencamp and Dion DiMucci.
All four were introduced by fellow storytellers in music history: Springsteen, fellow E Street Band member Steve Van Zandt, Darlene Love, and Springsteen manager Jon Landau. Former news anchor Brian Williams hosted the evening, with remarks by Governor Phil Murphy and music from the house band, Van Zandt’s Disciples of Soul, led by musical director Marc Ribler. Springsteen, dressed in a white shirt, vest and tie, honored Mellencamp for his musical legacy and activism, as well as creating Farm Aid with Willie Nelson in 1985.
Scotland could host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 without cash from the public purse being used to pay for the event, MSPs have been told.
In a new interview with David Letterman‘s Netflix show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, John Mulaney revealed something Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels shared about sobriety and addiction.
Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson recently called out fans for smoking at a gig after a vape exploded during the show.During Dickinson’s gig on Saturday (April 27) at the Opera Hall in Brasília, Brazil, the singer addressed the crowd and called out a group of fans who were smoking cigarettes and vaping during his set. The smoke and fumes were irritating the singer’s voice and affecting the rest of his band and touring party.In a now-deleted video clip shared by the Instagram account Iron Maiden Brasil, Dickinson told the crowd: “I can’t fucking breathe.
Leanne Crichton claims Celtic boss Elena Sadiku was "naive" with her critical post match comments after her side lost in their Scottish Cup semi-final.
Vampire Weekend covered Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen during their appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival last night (April 27) – check out footage below. Their set included first-time-ever performances of Dylan deep cut ‘When He Returns’, first released on 1979’s ‘Slow Train Coming’, as well as The Boss’ 1980 hit ‘Hungry Heart’.
April has felt unusually cold due to grey skies and rain, but the Met Office says the weather will be warming up within days.
Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen.In the new Hulu docuseries “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” the “Livin’ on the Prayer” singer reveals an endearing ritual that he and the Boss have when they want to unplug from it all and get back to the simple life — after decades as rock gods.“Now we go out of our way to take drives,” Bon Jovi, 62, says of quality time that he shares with his 74-year-old friend. “The two of us get in a car — no phones, no radio — and drive for 100 miles.
Peso Pluma and Feid have the most nominations, with an incredible 12 each. Bad Bunny and Grupo Frontera follow with 11, Karol G and Shakira represent the ladies at the top with 9, and Eslabon Armado and Fuerza Regida with 8.
Thania Garcia Karol G and Feid took home the most awards during the 2024 Latin American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday night. Though Karol didn’t attend the ceremony in person, she won six awards, including artist of the year and album of the year for her 2023 record “Mañana Será Bonito.” The album won album of the year at the Latin Grammys and was the urban album of the year at the Anglo Grammys.
The husband of a Post Office branch manager left with a criminal record has said it would "mean the world to" his late wife if her name is cleared after her tragic death.
GLAAD said Tuesday that Jennifer Hudson and country singer Orville Peck will be honored with special awards at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony May 11 in New York.
EXCLUSIVE: The ancient Scottish town of St Andrews was hit with a heavy bout of Spidey fever this past weekend as the third annual Sands International Film Festival opened, pulling in an eclectic set of films, filmmakers, and speakers alongside one popular guest of honor.
Sharleen Spiteri of Scottish rock band Texas has opened up on the difficulties she’s experienced in her time in the public eye, revealing she’s ‘never had a great relationship with the music industry.’
McDonald's fans can secure a Big Mac and fries for £2.99 every time, thanks to a popular deal. To avail of the offer, customers must make a purchase from the fast food chain - their receipt will then contain a 12-digit code which can be entered online to complete a survey.
The 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced tonight on American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 inductee Lionel Richie.
Taylor Swift fans will be overjoyed to find out that there are still is a possibility that they can attend her long-awaited Eras Tour leg in the UK.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic If we had the ability to assess who is the most beloved figure in music — not in overall numbers, but sheer adoration, per capita and per peer — it likely wouldn’t be Taylor or Beyoncé but Mavis Staples, who has been taking us there since the late ’60s. There being the smile that crosses anyone’s face when fortunate enough to be in the same room, or even in just giving a passing thought to that voice, that presence, and all the different ways in which Staples embodies righteousness.
A BBC police drama fans hailed 'easily the best thing on TV' is returning for a second series on Monday night (April 15). Blue Lights launched to more than seven million viewers when it debuted last March.
Bruce Springsteen played ‘Seeds’ for the first time since 2016 during his show in Connecticut last night (April 12).Performing at the Mohegan Sun Arena, The Boss gave a rare outing to the track, which was recorded during the 1983 ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ sessions.A live version of the song from a show at the Los Angeles Coliseum in September 1985 was released in 1986 on the ‘Live 1975-85’ box set.It was last performed at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2016. You can listen to the latest live version below.He also gave tour debuts to ‘Lucky Town’ which is taken from his 1992 album of the same name and ‘I’m On Fire’ which also features on ‘Born In The U.S.A.’.
J. Kim Murphy Eleanor Coppola, an American filmmaker who won an Emmy for chronicling her husband Francis Ford Coppola‘s taxing 238-day production of “Apocalypse Now” in her documentary “Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse,” died Friday at her home in Rutherford, Calif. She was 87.