John K. Painting Named Director Of American Federation Of Musicians’ Electronic Media Services Division Following Tragic Death Of His Predecessor

Don McLean is opening up about the meaning behind the lyrics to the iconic anthem he wrote at 24 in 1971 that has more than endured, it's transcended generations.Ahead of the release of the new Paramount+ documentary, McLean sat down with ET's Matt Cohen and offered insight into the legendary singer's thinking when he penned, widely considered a masterpiece for aptly defining an era brimming with tragedy, from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., to the Vietnam War.In fact, the track is so iconic, it came in at No.

Elton John has had one incredible career, but he's ready to hang up his touring shoes now as he continues on his Farewell Yellow Bring Road Tour.MORE: Elton John and David Furnish 'deeply saddened' as they pay tribute to 'great friend' following sad deathThe English singer has been on the road for years now, with the tour first kicking off in 2018, and is slated to finally wrap in July 2023.VIDEO: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoSpeaking to Music Week earlier in the week, he confessed that this was the finish line for him when it came to going on the road."I can tell you now that this is it," he shared. "I will not be devoid of music but as far as schlepping around the world doing shows, I don't want to do it anymore.

Jelani Alladin (The Walking Dead: World Beyond), Noah J. Ricketts (American Gods) and Linus Roache (Batman Begins) have been cast opposite Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey and Allison Williams in Showtime’s limited series Fellow Travelers.

Marta Balaga “Hard Boiled” director John Woo is developing a historical drama about Chinese American Dean Lung — the valet of Oakland’s first mayor Horace Walpole Carpentier — whose donation helped found Columbia University’s Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. The film has the working title “Dean Lung.”The university still refers to the letter Lung sent to Columbia president Seth Low in 1901. “I send you here with a deposit check for $12,000 as a contribution to the fund for Chinese learning in your university,” it said.

Taking some time for himself! After news broke that Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are expecting baby No. 2 together, the athlete was spotted on a vacation in Mykonos, Greece.

American soul superstar John Legend got married to his biggest hit. Legend’s gloriously romantic All of Me – “‘Cause all of me loves all of you/ Love your curves and all your edges/ All your perfect imperfections” – has become one of the wedding songs of our time.

Frenkie de Jong’s arrival would not be a statement signing by Erik ten Hag, according to Manchester United hero Teddy Sheringham.

Legendary performer Elton John is saying goodbye. Wrapping up a 50-plus year career with a farewell tour, the British pianist and vocalist has created some of the most memorable and enduring music in the history of pop-rock, songs burned into the collective DNA of humanity. John kicked off the final leg of his North American farewell tour Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, home of baseball’s Philadelphia Phillies.

If anyone knows there’s not fate but what we make, it’s John Connor.

Taking some time for himself! After news broke that Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are expecting baby No. 2 together, the athlete was spotted on a vacation in Mykonos, Greece.

UPDATE: HBO released a statement following PETA’s request for an investigation.

resigned last month after 18 months as Liquid’s CEO. The company, which trades on the Nasdaq exchange, has struggled in the last year.

Katie Couric's husband, John Molner, has found himself in hot water after a recent Instagram post.MORE: Katie Couric marks anniversary of husband's death with unseen family photosThe financier – who recently celebrated his eighth wedding anniversary with Katie – spoke up about the recent Roe v Wade decision – but did so in a way that many felt was "tone-deaf" and "ill-timed". WATCH: Katie Couric shares photos from daughter's idyllic honeymoonJohn spoke about the ruling in a long rant about his recent Delta flight.

A woman whose fiancé died before they could get married has been left shocked after her sister asked if she could use her wedding dress for her own big day. Taking to Reddit, the unnamed woman from the US asked other users if she was being selfish for not wanting to give the unused dress to her sibling.

Justin Timberlake is reportedly facing a lawsuit after a documentary maker claimed the singer breached an agreement over a collaborative film about the making of his 2013 album The 20/20 Experience. Director John Urbano alleged that the Cry Me A River hitmaker recruited him in 2012 to help produce a feature-length film on the making of his third studio album. According to Urbano, the Friends With Benefits actor, 41, was intrigued by the documentary idea at first but following the album’s success, Timberlake lost interest and the film was never released.