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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has revealed that he is almost fully recovered after suffering a minor stroke in January that left him partially paralyzed on his right side.During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation Power Trip Special, as transcribed by Blabbermouth, the 70-year-old musician said he is “85 to 90 percent back to strength”, but still has some difficulty with the speed and dexterity of his fingers.McBrain also discussed the band’s ongoing ‘Future Past’ World Tour, which marks their first live shows since the release of their 2021 album Senjutsu. “It’s going great,” McBrain said.“It started off a little shaky for me, but as the time [went on] and the more shows we performed, I started to get a little bit more strength and they’d been really rocking out well.

over the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in Milan. But it seems Kourtney was unable to attend for a much more legitimate reason: The Poosh founder, who is , had to skip the soiree because she's on bed rest.Seemingly aware of how Kourtney's absence might be spun into further evidence of the feud, Kim Kardashian penned a to go with the carousel of party pictures she shared on Sunday.“So blessed to have hit the jackpot of friends! I couldn’t have ever dreamed I would be so lucky to call these girls my friends,” Kim wrote beneath the post. “Thank you for all the birthday love and Kourt, I’m jumping in bed with you next week for our bed rest picnic.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Kourtney responded with a warm birthday tribute to Kim.“Thank you for all those years of bossing you around and you actually listening to all of my crazy ideas," Kourtney wrote.

Naman Ramachandran Mick Jagger is basking in the acclaim for the new Rolling Stones album “Hackney Diamonds,” the band’s first album of new material since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang.” Reviewing the album for Variety, Jem Aswad said it “sounds classic without feeling dated,” adding “if there’s a better way to end the Rolling Stones’ 60-plus-year recording career, it’s hard to imagine what it could be.” “I’ve got really good reactions from people that seem to be genuine,” Jagger told The Guardian. In a freewheeling interview with the British newspaper, Jagger, 80, weighed in on mortality, missing late drummer Charlie Watts and contemporary U.S. politics.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music To put the rather overheated hype around the new Rolling Stones album in superfan-quibbling terms, “Hackney Diamonds” is not their best work since “Some Girls,” released some 45 years ago — but it is their best since “Tattoo You,” which is just three years younger. That the Stones have reached such a peak while grappling with what an octogenarian rock band should sound like — one that recently lost their drummer of nearly 60 years, no less — is perhaps the most impressive feat of all.

The Walkmen made good on their promise last night (October 17) when they washed fans’ cars before their final show in Brooklyn.The American indie veterans first teased fans with the prospect earlier this year, when they announced the final show of their reunion tour back in July, and told fans that the first 500 to buy tickets would be entered into a draw to have their car washed by the band.“We are not sure on all the details yet, but there is no way this isn’t a great idea,” they wrote at the time.Originally the carwash was scheduled to take place last Friday (October 13), however, this was soon shifted to the morning of the Brooklyn gig, just hours before the members took to the stage at Kings Theater.Kicking off at 10am, Hamilton Leithauser, Walter Martin, Peter Bauer, and Paul Maroon were all present with their buckets, sponges and even matching jumpsuits.

Kourtney Kardashian is ready to speak out about the emergency fetal surgery that saved her pregnancy.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer ESPN’s Custom NBA Music Strategy has partnered with Mike Will Made It to serve as its first-ever lead producer to curate music for the 2023-2024 NBA season. Along with collaboration, Mike Will and Ear Drummers/Giant Music have released “Different Breed” alongside Swae Lee and Latto.

TesseracT has claimed that merch sellers make more money in tips than band members earn on tour.Jay Postones wrote in an Instagram post that he’s learned about the discrepancies after talking to other bands about merch sales at shows.His comments come amid heightened sensitivity about merch at concerts, after venue operators have been criticised for taking a cut from sales – in some instances as much as 41 per cent.Postones explained that many fans are unaware that the tip jars and/or contactless tip options at merch stands send money to merch sellers rather than the bands or other crew.He then went on to say that, having spoken to peers, some merch sellers are making $30,000 (£24,647) in tips over the course of a 5-6-week tour, which is “insane” compared to what bands earn overall.A post shared by Jay Postones (@jaytesseract)Postone’s Instagram post read, in part: “From speaking to peers, we have discovered that some merch sellers are generating in excess of $30k in tips over the course of a 5-6-week tour – which is insane. No one else on a tour at our level makes anything close to this.

Travis Barker holds nothing back when he’s drumming — and sometimes it results in some seriously rough injuries!

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary got off to a rousing start at the Grammy Awards in February with a massive 15-minute medley orchestrated by Roots drummer and rap scholar Questlove and featuring LL Cool J, Ice-T, Public Enemy, Rakim, Queen Latifah, Method Man and many more — and the organizers promised that a much bigger show would be coming later in the year. However, the Hollywood strikes put the entire project on pause, and Quest declined to discuss it during an interview with Variety in August.

Miley Cyrus is making a rare public appearance with her boyfriend Maxx Morando!

Drummer Harry Judd had a "gut feeling" when he auditioned for McFly back in 2003 when he was just 17 years old, admitting that it "felt like fate" that he joined the hit boyband. Harry, 37, is one quarter of McFly alongside Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter, and the foursome have enjoyed huge success over the past 20 years with several number one hits and albums. The band was formed in 2003 after singers Tom and Danny held auditions for two more band members and found Harry and Dougie, with their first song released just eight months later.

The Libertines have today (October 9) teased new music and a big announcement for this Friday (October 13).The band took to Twitter today to post a short video that contained archive footage of the band, alongside more recent pictures that were taken at their HQ, the Margate Albion Rooms hotel where the band also have a recording studio.The video also contains a snippet of new music seemingly taken from their highly anticipated new album.Check out the clip here:13.10.23 x pic.twitter.com/uri4RpfDbV— Libertines (@libertines) October 9, 2023Back in September, Libertines drummer Gary Powell seemingly confirmed when the band’s forthcoming new album will be released.Speaking in a new interview with Oliver Spencer the sticksman gave an update as to when the follow up to the band’s 2015 LP ‘Anthems For Doomed Youth’ will see the light of day.He said: “We’ve just recorded our latest album. I think we do one every 10 years or so.

Metallica are re-releasing their first five albums on limited edition coloured vinyl.Every month from November 2023 to March 2024 will see the release of one of the five classic albums.‘Kill ‘Em All’ will be released first on November 3. It will be pressed on 180g ‘Jump In The Fire engine Red’ limited edition coloured vinyl and will feature the 2016 remastered audio.‘Ride The Lightning’ will follow on December 1 and will be pressed on 180g ‘Electric Blue’ limited edition coloured vinyl.

CBS’ brand new game show Loteria Loca, hosted by Jane the Virgin actor Jaime Camil, is premiering tonight and we have everything you need to know about the series!

Foo Fighters have confirmed live dates for summer 2024. The band will begin the North American leg of their Everything or Nothing at All Tour in New York with a pair of shows at Citi Field on July 17 and 19.

Talking Heads drummer Chris Franz has hinted that there could be a further potential reunion incoming.The iconic band – comprised of Franz, frontman David Byrne, guitarist Jerry Harrison and bassist Tina Weymouth – made their first public appearance together in over 20 years earlier this month. They reunited for a Q&A at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11.As announced in August, the long-awaited reunion was staged in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Talking Heads’ legendary concert film, Stop Making Sense (1984).Now, Franz has hinted that a further potential reunion could be on the way after sharing a new picture of Byrne with Weymouth.

Talking Heads drummer Chris Franz has hinted that there could be a further potential reunion incoming.The iconic band – comprised of Franz, frontman David Byrne, guitarist Jerry Harrison and bassist Tina Weymouth – made their first public appearance together in over 20 years earlier this month. They reunited for a Q&A at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11.As announced in August, the long-awaited reunion was staged in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Talking Heads’ legendary concert film, Stop Making Sense (1984).Now, Franz has hinted that a further potential reunion could be on the way after sharing a new picture of Byrne with Weymouth.

Travis Barker is updating fans on his health after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.

It looked like a typical U2 outdoor concert: Two helicopters zoomed through the starlit sky before producing spotlights over a Las Vegas desert and frontman Bono, who kneeled to the ground while singing the band’s 2004 hit “Vertigo”.

Travis Barker has been having some bad luck when it comes to his health!

Even Tom Sandoval thought he and Rachel Leviss appearing on camera together after news of their months-long affair broke was icky!

Paramore celebrated the 14th anniversary of their third album ‘Brand New Eyes’ this week, but two former members of the band were cropped out of a photo of them from the time of its release.“HBD, BNE,” the group wrote via X, formerly known as Twitter, but the accompanying photo featured only vocalist Hayley Williams, drummer Zac Farro and guitarist Taylor York.Guitarist Josh Farro and bassist Jeremy Davis also played on the band’s 2009 album, and it was the last to feature the Farro brothers before they left the band under rather acrimonious circumstances in 2010. In a blog post at the time, Josh said that the rest of the band was treated differently than Williams and were “riding on the coattails of ‘Hayley’s dream.’”Farro said back in 2016 that he and the band were back on speaking terms but ruled out ever making a return.

Travis Barker is opening up about facing some serious health challenges.

Kourtney Kardashian has proudly displayed her bare baby bump in some stunning new pictures to promote her inclusive fashion range for Boohoo.The Kardashians star is expecting her fourth child, her first with Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, and took the perfect opportunity for some pregnancy photos to remember while promoting her new collection. Kourtney, 44, can be seen showing off her bare bump in a cropped t-shirt and mini skirt in some of the pictures, while in others she cradles the bump underneath a black top and oversized puffer jacket.The cropped t-shirt look has a special significance for Kourtney as it features her husband's band logo, Blink 182.

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr’s “Rewind Forward” will be out on October 13. This is Starr’s fourth extended play release in three years.

Steven J. Horowitz The Rolling Stones have released “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” featuring Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder, the second single off of their upcoming album “Hackney Diamonds.” Frontman Mick Jagger penned the languid blues number at his home in London.

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turned their Calabasas home into the Happiest Place on Earth for the occasion, and gave followers a look inside the party on her Instagram Stories.Highlights from the shindig included a barbershop quartet, a Wishing Tree, and a Disneyland-inspired sign that spelled out “Baby Barker.”The catering featured Mickey Mouse–shaped pretzels, Alice in Wonderland green juice, and a Steamboat Willie cake.Kourtney Kardashian is currently expecting a boy with husband and Blink-182 drummer . Never one to miss an opportunity to show off her baby bump, she donned a figure-hugging snakeskin jumpsuit for the celebration.

Emiliano De Pablos Red Arrow International and leading Spanish indie producer-distributor Vértice360 have taken a co-production stake in real-life inspired series project “Lucio’s Treasure,” set up at Barcelona-based Friki Films. Also handling international sales rights, Red Arrow co-produces the project. An English-language shoot is scheduled by 2025.

Motionless In White gig at the weekend was attended by a fan and his dog, much to the anger of the rock band’s drummer.The band were playing a gig in Scranton, Pennsylvania on Sunday (September 16) when a fan was spotted in the crowd holding a golden retriever on his shoulders next to the mosh pit.After the incident, the band’s drummer Vinny Mauro said on X/Twitter: “Seeing the dog in the pit at our Scranton show really bummed me out and I wanna go on record to say unless your dog is literally deaf and blind and somehow also loves to be held in the air for 3 hours, do not bring them to a show, headphones or not.”See the comment, and a video of the dog, below.Got a video because I couldn’t believe what was happening pic.twitter.com/xYAODmXWFq— Patrick

The reality star is expecting a son with her husband, Travis Barker.

iDKHOW has parted ways with their drummer, and finished work on a new album.The update was shared with a new post on the duo’s social media pages, which confirmed that drummer Ryan Seaman is no longer a part of the line-up due to a “series of broken trusts”.“Dear everyone, I owe you updates (real ones)! Some of you may be aware of this stuff already, but let’s make it official,” Weekes wrote in the statement, going on to reveal the change in structure.“Regrettably, Ryan will no longer be participating in iDKHOW. After a series of broken trusts, it became necessary to let him go,” he continued.

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Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor “Monday Night Football” was for many years a staple of ABC’s Monday-night line-up before it moved to ESPN in 2006. This fall, it will be so again. ABC will air ten more “MNF” games than previously expected this season, simulcasting then with Disney TV sibling ESPN in a move that will help the broadcast network as the industry grapples with ongoing strikes by WGA and SAG-AFTRA.