While Luis “Louie” Ruelas enjoys wedded bliss with wife Teresa Giudice, his personal and business life have not always been so tranquil.
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Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service and more have been announced to headline Riot Fest 2023 – see the full line-up below and buy tickets here.The festival will return to Chicago’s Douglas Park across the weekend of September 15-17 and also welcome the likes of The Mars Volta, Turnstile, Queens Of The Stone Age, Death Cab For Cutie and more.Rounding out a stacked line-up are the likes of The Breeders, Death Grips, The Gaslight Anthem, 100 gecs, Warpaint, PUP, Jehnny Beth, Code Orange, Tegan and Sara, Kim Gordon and many more.See the full line-up for Riot Fest 2023 below.Tickets are on sale now here.ICYMI: The Riot Fest 2023 lineup is here! We'll see you September 15-17, 2023 at Douglass Park in Chicago. Tickets are ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/NE1pfAnPKa pic.twitter.com/e1vHlNpwlo— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) May 19, 2023This week, Foo Fighters shared ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’ — and announced a free global streaming event.Set for release on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, the LP will mark their first new material since the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.
‘Under You’ follows first single ‘Rescued’ in previewing the LP.The band confirmed that they would be continuing to make music in January. This followed the sudden passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022, while the band were on tour in Colombia.Currently, the identity of the band’s new drummer remains unknown, although both Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron and Rufus Taylor (son of Queen’s Roger Taylor) have denied speculation that they are now involved in the band’s new project.Elsewhere, Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service’s joint headline appearance at Riot Fest comes
.While Luis “Louie” Ruelas enjoys wedded bliss with wife Teresa Giudice, his personal and business life have not always been so tranquil.
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Foo Fighters have confirmed that their long-awaited UK tour is set to take place in 2024.The upcoming tour will be in support of their latest LP, ‘But Here We Are’, which arrived last week ( June 2) and marked their 11th studio album. It also marks their first album without longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins, following his death while on tour in Columbia last March.Now, in a new update shared on their official website, Dave Grohl and co.
Foo Fighters and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are currently in a neck-and-neck race to reach the Number One spot on the UK album charts this week.Both acts released their latest LPs — ‘But Here We Are’ and ‘Council Skies’ — last Friday (June 2) and as it stands, it is too close to call which one will reach the peak position on the Official Album Chart by the end of this week.Currently at the midweek mark, Noel Gallagher has surpassed the American rockers and stands as the UK’s best-selling album with his fourth solo album with High Flying Birds. That being said, the two remain almost neck and neck, as just 200 units separate them from first and second position.The victory would no doubt mark an important milestone for Foo Fighters, as ‘But Here We Are’ marks their first full-length LP since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March last year.
Waving their rainbow flags proudly! Allies like Melissa McCarthy and Christine Quinn joined LGBTQ+ icons such as Tinashe and Niecy Nash-Betts for 2023 pride celebrations.
Foo Fighters have expanded their world tour with new dates in Australia and New Zealand, set to take place over the end of 2023 and start of 2024.The tour, announced today (June 5), will commence on November 29 in Perth before taking the band to Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane throughout December, followed by Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington the following month. The Chats will serve as main support on four of the Australian dates, while UK duo Hot Milk will join the band as openers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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In what's set to be one of the biggest chart battles of the year, two iconic rock acts - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Foo Fighters - will be going head-to-head to secure the UK's Number 1 album next week.
Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas and bandmate Tionne «T-Boz» Watkins might be delving into their storied musical journey in their upcoming Lifetime documentary, , but first, they have some tea to spill!TLC stopped by for ET's «Spilling the E-Tea» to reflect on their journey to girl-group icon status, what they're looking forward to, and a potential Las Vegas residency. Chilli, who's recently made headlines due to her growing romance with actor Matthew Lawrence, even divulges some details about their love story.Chilli and Lawrence confirmed their romance on social media back in January, and Chilli's rep, Christal Jordan, confirmed to ET at the time that the two had been dating for a few months and were meeting each other's families. The confirmation of the pair's relationship came just over three months after Lawrence and his ex-wife, Cheryl Burke, finalized their divorce. The 52-year-old singer has been open about finding new love, but she still gets shy when asked about her beau by her longtime friend — who calls Lawrence her «brother-in-law.»«So, is he a good kisser? We all want to know, inquiring minds want to know,» T-Boz asks, teasingly. Although she attempts to hide, Chilli coyly responds that Lawrence is «perfect,» calling him «the best kisser ever.»Their romance, she goes on to share, began when they met at an event.
pic.twitter.com/9XJO3OKMw7SHANE HAWKINS ABSOLUTELY SLAYING pic.twitter.com/JF9nkHuFHsShane later addressed the performance on social media, writing on Instagram, «Thanks for last night #foofighters so much f**kin fun.»Shane's performance comes more than a year since his dad died unexpectedly at his hotel in Bogotá, Colombia, in March 2022. He was 50 years old.
Foo Fighters have released ‘The Teacher’, the final single from their upcoming 11th album ‘But Here We Are’.The 10-minute-long track is the longest song the band have ever recorded, and sees Dave Grohl begin with an understated guitar intro, and ultimately build up to blaze of audio overload. It also references the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins and Grohl’s mother, Virginia.Directed by multimedia artist Tony Oursler, the single’s accompanying video is a short film featuring emotive imagery and home videos from the band.The director came to Foo Fighters’ attention via his work with David Bowie – specifically his video for Bowie’s landmark January 2013 single ‘Where Are We Now?’.‘The Teacher’ follows the band’s previously released singles ‘Rescued’, ‘Under You’ and ‘Show Me How’.
Bicep and Moderat.The two acts will play at Repercussion on Saturday September 16, where Bicep will present their audiovisual DJ set ‘Chroma’. They and Moderat will be joined on that bill by an additional 44 acts including Jon Hopkins, Kerri Chandler, TSHA, Joy Orbison and Eliza Rose.Meanwhile, Hybrid Minds and Wilkinson will co-headline a collaborative event put on by Metropolis and Worried About Henry.
Foo Fighters have released ‘Show Me How’, the latest single to be shared from their upcoming album ‘But Here We Are’. Check it out below.Released today (May 25), the track is the third to be taken from their 11th studio album — following on from ‘Under You’ and lead single ‘Rescued’.
Foo Fighters played their first full concert of 2023 last night, featuring new drummer Josh Freese. Check out the full setlist and footage below.The gig took place in Gilford, New Hampshire yesterday (Wednesday May 24), and served as a warm-up gig ahead of the band’s list of upcoming headline shows and festival appearances, set for later this summer.It also marked the rock veteran’s first public gig with newly-announced drummer Josh Freese (Paramore, Weezer, Nine Inch Nails), who took on the role following the passing of Taylor Hawkins last year.Towards the start of the show, frontman Dave Grohl took a moment to introduce the new member to the audience, and showed his appreciation for him helping the band perform.
The Foo Fighters have revealed that they have a new drummer joining the band, a year after Taylor Hawkins’ death. Josh Freese, who has been performing with the band at tribute concerts in memory of Taylor, has previously played drums for The Offspring, Sting, Paramore, Lana Del Rey, Rob Zombie, Bruce Springsteen, A Perfect Circle, Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, the Vandals and Weezer, among others. In recent months, speculation regarding who the Foo Fighters’ new drummer would be has been rife, with Josh and Rufus Taylor of The Darkness both rumoured to be taking on the role.
Blake Shelton has had quite the run over the course of his 12 years and 23 seasons on !The only coach who has been a part of every season of the NBC singing competition, The Cowboy is finally hanging it up after this week's season 23 finale — and he's leaving some big boots to fill.From winning a record nine titles on the show, to working with some of the biggest names in music, to meeting his future wife, Gwen Stefani, it seems there's nothing Blake hasn't done throughout his time on So, in celebration of his final season, we're taking a comprehensive look back at all the winning singers, fellow coaches and mega-star music mentors that Blake has worked with over the years.- season 2Jermaine Paul got two chairs to turn with his Blind Audition performance of Avril Lavigne's «Complicated.» After choosing Blake over CeeLo Green, Paul was saved twice — once by his coach and once by the public vote — to make it to the final 4, where his performances of «I Believe I Can Fly» and Dave Barnes' «God Gave Me You» gave him the edge to win the season 2 title.- season 3Cassadee Pope got her musical start with the pop-punk band Hey Monday, but her solo breakthrough came on season 3, where she wowed the coaches, scoring a four-chair turn for her cover of Natalie Imbruglia's «Torn.» After a series of saves by her coaches and the public vote, Cassadee made it to the Top 3, where her performances of Miranda Lambert's «Over You» and Faith Hill's «Cry» sealed her big win. — season 4Danielle Bradbery got three chairs to turn for her Blind Audition performance of Taylor Swift's «Mean» in season 4, but she went with the reigning champ and joined Team Blake.
Foo Fighters have officially revealed their new drummer, who will take over from the late Taylor Hawkins. Josh Freese has joined Dave Grohl and the rest of the band ahead of the release of new album But Here We Are and an upcoming summer of live shows and festival appearances.
death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.The band revealed in a livestream event that Josh Freese, 50, will be joining members Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee behind the drum set for their upcoming tour.In Sunday’s “Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts,” the Grammy-winning rock band showed a skit where they teased iconic drummers interrupting a session at Studio 606, including Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee and Tool’s Danny Carey.Smith came in complaining of a Mercedes blocking him, Lee arrived at the studio with takeout from P.F. Chang’s, and Carey came in to tell the band that he got their poodles groomed for them — but ultimately, the skit cuts to Freese.“Um, excuse me! Guys can we just, like, I don’t know, play a song or two, something?” an annoyed Freese says in the bit, revealing him as the drummer before rehearsing “All My Life.”It’s unclear if Freese will become a permanent member of Foo Fighters or is simply filling in as the band launches their tour.Foo Fighters officially have a new drummer !! Welcome Josh Freese !! pic.twitter.com/gcXGMGCV0HIf he were to become a permanent member, he would be the band’s third drummer — not including Grohl — succeeding Hawkins and William Goldsmith, who played on 1997’s “The Colour and Shape.”Hawkins died unexpectedly at age 50 on March 25, 2022, while on tour in Colombia.
Foo Fighters debuted their new track ‘Nothing At All’ in a livestream yesterday (May 21).The livestream, titled Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts, was recorded at the band’s 606 studios in Northridge, California. It featured debut performances of songs from their forthcoming album, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the recording.The band played an eight-song set during their rehearsal, which was shot in black and white.
Foo Fighters have confirmed Josh Freese as their new touring drummer.The news was confirmed during their Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts livestream on Sunday (May 21) in which the band prepared for their comeback tour and delivered “a few surprises”.Since the band confirmed that they would be continuing to make music in January following the sudden passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022, many famous sticksmen have been linked with the gig.Both Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron and Rufus Taylor (son of Queen’s Roger Taylor) denied speculation that they were involved in the band’s new project, and Freese has now been confirmed as the band’s new drummer.Freese has previously played drums for Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Devo and more, and fans had anticipated his announcement as the new Foos live drummer recently cancelled planned gigs with The Offspring and Danny Elfman.Foo Fighters’ tour begins next week (May 24) in New Hampshire.Foo Fighters officially have a new drummer !! Welcome Josh Freese !! pic.twitter.com/gcXGMGCV0H— Giuseppe Mercadante (@itsmercadante) May 21, 2023The band are set to head out on a series of headlining concerts in the US between August and October, with festival shows at Boston Calling, Bonnaroo, Riot Fest and more also confirmed.They have also announced a live show in Brazil with Wet Leg and Garbage in support.Last week (May 12) the Foos also teased fans in the UK by suggesting that a new string of live shows are “forthcoming and soon-to-be-announced”.The band also recently shared ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’.Set for release on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, the LP will mark their first