Ex-Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg undergoes hip surgery

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has shut down rumours that the Iowan metal band have found their new drummer.Earlier this month (November 5), Slipknot shocked fans by announcing the departure of longtime drummer, Jay Weinberg – who had been with the metal outfit since 2014. In an official social media statement, the Iowa band said that they are “intent on evolving”, and have made the “creative decision” that Weinberg will leave the band.Shortly after Weinberg’s departure, fans began speculating on who his replacement drummer would be.

Villagers have teamed up with vocalist Lisa Hannigan for a cover of the Christmas classic ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ – check it out below.The serene cover of the festive track comes after the Irish indie folk band announced their largest-ever headline show to date at Dublin’s Trinity College on June 29, 2024.Speaking about the song choice in a press release, Villagers’ frontman Conor O’Brien said: “Since I was a little boy this song by Katherine Kennicott Davis has captured my imagination more than any other Christmas carol. Such a dream to perform it alongside the incomparable voice of Lisa Hannigan.”Composed in 1941 by Katherine Kennicott Davis, ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ – originally known as ‘Carol Of The Drum’ – has become a holiday staple.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor According to Marlon Wayans, the number one rule in comedy is “You can’t be afraid to offend.” Four of today’s hottest comics came together for Variety’s stand-up comedy roundtable — Marlon Wayans (“God Loves Me”), Tom Segura (“Sledgehammer”), (“Salute Me or Shoot Me”) and Matt Rife (“Natural Selection”) — to discuss the state of comedy. In the past few years, many comedians have argued that political correctness and increased sensitivity have negatively impacted the art form. A fresh face in the scene, the 28-year-old Rife ignited backlash last week over a joke about domestic violence in his new Netflix special.

Kerry Katona has opened up on some upcoming nose surgery after her nose began collapsing due to drug misuse in the past.

Jay Park has opened up about his place as an “older” artist in the K-pop industry.In a new episode of URBAN ZAPAKA singer Cho Hyun-ah’s YouTube show Thursday Night, Korean-American singer Jay Park discussed his new K-pop label MORE VISON and his recent shift to producing and managing artists.“I wouldn’t say that I’m a superstar,” he said when Cho referred to him as one, per SBS Star. “I don’t consider myself a star anymore.

Dawn French has shared an update with her fans as she recovers in hospital following major surgery on her knee. The actress and comedian, 66, took to Instagram on Wednesday, 22 November to say she now has a "new knee" and is beginning the healing process. "It's done.

U2 have said progress on their new album is “somewhat tied” to their drummer Larry Mullen Jr.In a new interview with Mojo, frontman Bono and bassist Adam Clayton spoke of the status of their upcoming album. Bono has previously said it will be “an unreasonable guitar record” with “big choruses”Now, they have also revealed that work on the album has been partially stalled, with Clayton saying: “Starting work on new songs is somewhat tied to Larry’s situation.

EastEnders' star Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown on the soap, is set to join the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 alongside broadcaster Dan Snow and BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent.The trio are the first celebs announced for the festive episode airing on Christmas Day, where they'll compete to be crowned the Christmas champion. The exciting news was shared on Wednesday's episode of the Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two, with more contestants to be revealed on Thursday November 23. Jamie was revealed as the third celebrity on It Takes Two, will be dancing with Nancy Xu.

Cara Delevingne is giving her two cents on pal Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce.

Chung Ha has revealed that she would have left Korea to study overseas if it wasn’t for Jay Park.Chung Ha and Jay Park recently made a joint guest appearance on the MBC television programme Point of Omniscient Interfere, where the singer revealed how she was suffering from “serious burnout” and was thinking of leaving Korea.The singer recently signed with Jay Park’s More Vision label, following a year-long hiatus after the release of her album ‘Bare & Rare’ in July 2022 and after leaving her long-time agency MNH Entertainment this year.“There’s always been some sort of connection between me and your agency,” Chung Ha told Jay Park, per SBS Star. “Before I joined, I once asked my fans which agency they wanted me to join, and More Vision was the most recommended one out of all.”The singer then revealed that she had been “experiencing serious burnout” sometime during the break.

Brandon Flowers has opened up about how Alice Deejay’s 1999 dance track ‘Better Off Alone’ inspired The Killers’ hit ‘Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine’.On a new video posted to social media, The Killers frontman spoke about the inspiration behind the track, which opened the band’s debut album, ‘Hot Fuss.‘ Flowers was talking about the track he said, in the “countdown to the release of ‘Rebel Diamonds'” – a compilation album The Killers are releasing next month that is comprised of songs from across their 20 year career.The forthcoming album will include classics such as ‘Mr Brightside‘, ‘When You Were Young’ and ‘Human’ to more recent standalone hits such as ‘Boy‘ and ‘Your Side Of Town‘. The Las Vegas band have also included one new song on the album called ‘Spirit’.

Kool & the Gang’s drummer and founding member George “Funky” Brown had died, aged 74.A representative for Kool & the Gang issued a statement to TMZ announcing the news yesterday (November 18) and revealing that Brown died on November 16 following a long battle with cancer. Brown was reportedly diagnosed with lung cancer three years ago.The statement read: “George Brown died November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer.

A new trailer for Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell‘s rom-com has been released!

Beyoncé is reportedly in talks for the next live residency at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.The innovative, multi-billion dollar venue, operated by the company that owns Madison Square Garden, opened back in September with an ongoing U2 residency. No other acts are currently scheduled to perform there after the group’s stint ends next February.According to the New York Post, Beyoncé is currently in talks with the executive chairman of MSG Networks, James Dolan, about creating a $10million (£8m) concert for the Sphere in 2024.The singer is said to have already toured the venue with her manager and mother, Tina Knowles, and her husband Jay-Z.

Barton Cowperthwaite, star of Netflix’s Tiny Pretty Things, is opening up about his health and revealed he was diagnosed with Stage 2 brain cancer.

Laura Jane Grace has called Jay Weinberg a “little bitch boy” after he was sacked from Slipknot.Weinberg opened up about being kicked out of the iconic heavy metal band on November 11, saying he was left “heartbroken and blindsided” by the decision. In a now-deleted post on X/Twitter (per Consequence Of Sound) Grace said: “Oh does it suck to find out via Twitter little bitch boy,” and added, “If true, poetic justice.”Grace later tweeted earlier today (November 13), seemingly in reference to her previous tweet: “Reminder to self: focus on promoting new album single and upcoming tour dates, try not to be a spiteful cunt.”This is not the first time the singer-songwriter has hit out at Weinberg.

Slipknot last week (November 5), saying he was left “heartbroken and blindsided” by the decision.In an official social media statement released last week, the Iowa band said that they are “intent on evolving”, and have made the “creative decision” that Weinberg will leave the band. It was the second time in five months that the band lost a member, after keyboardist Craig Jones left the group in June.Now, in a statement shared to Instagram, Weinberg has reflected on his departure from the band, writing: “I was heartbroken and blindsided to receive the phone call that I did on the morning of November 5th; the news of which, most of you learned shortly after. However, I’ve been overwhelmed by — and truly grateful for — the outpouring of love and support I’ve received from this incredible community I consider to be my creative and artistic home.“This is not the ending to the journey I’d dreamt of, and committed myself to seeing through — not by a long shot.

public to Bustle.“I just think [this] was a moment in time in my life where I really stepped into this kind of boss behavior [of doing] whatever the hell I want to do,” she explained. “This is the happiest I’ve ever felt with someone. So why would I go out of my way to hide this person? That’s a lot more work than just living in my life and being in my life.

When creating a score to fit the nuanced humanity of the man on a brutal warpath, composer Martin Phipps had quite the challenge. It only became that much more complex when he reached out to director Ridley Scott, who offered him no specifics on a musical theme.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has revealed he's undergone major surgery and his recovery period could take up to one year.