Tom Petty receives posthumous doctorate of music from the University of Florida

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “More stars than there are in heaven!” crowed Peter Zaremba, lead singer of the Fleshtones, taking a cue from MGM’s famous slogan of the 1930s and ’40s as he boisterously extolled the cast of performers taking part in Friday night’s tribute to the garage-rock of the middle and 1960s. The salute took the form of a semi-reconstruction of the 1972 compilation album “Nuggets,” put together by the Wild Honey Foundation as one of its annual autism benefits at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, with the original compiler of “Nuggets,” Lenny Kaye, on board as emcee, resident historian, cheerleader and intermittent singer-guitarist.

Members of One Direction have reportedly met up to record new music for the first time in seven years. The record-breaking boy bands called it quits in 2015, five years after shooting to fame on The X Factor. Originally Louis Tomlinson, 31, Niall Horan, 29, Harry Styles, 29, Liam Payne, 29, and Zayn Malik, 30, all auditioned as solo artists on the singing competition, but it was the brains of Simon Cowell that saw their potential as a group.

late singer’s wardrobe hit the auction block on Friday and can be bid on online until June 18.The highlight of the lot, which contains 45 pieces of Petty’s prized possessions, is the black-and-white striped satin jacket he donned on the cover of the UK single for his 1978 hit, “Listen to Her Heart.”“For people my age, that’s Tom Petty, you know,” Bobby Livingston, executive vice president of Boston-based RR Auction, which is hosting the sale, told The Post.“Because of people’s love and emotional connection to Tom, I wouldn’t be surprised if this goes somewhere in the mid-five figures.”The eclectic clothing collection is from Petty’s Encino, California, home, which Chase Bank took possession of in 2015.“When he divorced his first wife [Jane Benyo], she got the house and then she defaulted on the mortgage, so the bank took possession of the home and its contents and these were all disposed of by the bank,” explained Livingston. Other articles for sale belonging to the “Free Fallin'” rocker, who died in 2017 at age 66 from an accidental overdose, include the black denim jacket he sported on tour with Guns N’ Roses in 1987 and during a 1989 MTV Video Music Awards performance with Axl Rose.He also had a penchant for wearing hats, and many of them, including a Burmese cap adorned with yellow flowers and two elephants, are included in the assortment.

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They were friends — until they weren’t. Ariana Madix and Tom Schwartz maintained a bond throughout the years, but things took an unexpected turn in the aftermath of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ cheating scandal.

Tommy Fury confessed he "doesn't have time" to propose to his long-term girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague - but insists he's "100% ready" for marriage. The famed boxer and reality star, 24, met his girlfriend Molly-Mae, 23, while taking part in the smash-hit ITV2 dating show Love Island, where they quickly fell in love and finished in second place. Since then, the couple have gone from strength to strength, welcoming their first child together, daughter Bambi, in January of this year.

not feel at ease overlooking the French Riviera? Though the films are the main event, luxurious fashion is the .Year after year, celebrities serve iconic looks that live in my head rent-free all year round. In 2022, Viola Davis shone like the sun in a bright yellow Alexander McQueen gown and eye-catching Boucheron jewels.

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Tommy Fury came face-to-face with YouTuber KSI in a heated discussion at Wembley Arena as the two stars debated the prospect of taking part in a potential boxing match together. 24 year old Tommy, who was crowned victorious after fighting YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the ring earlier this year, joined fellow Love Island stars including Maura Higgins and Faye Winter as they watched KSI’s highly-anticipated fight against Joe Fournier. But while the dramatic evening may have been about KSI and Joe, just moments after the pair’s match, all eyes turned to Tommy as he and KSI challenged one another to a fight.

Tom Holland and Dwayne Johnson are opening up about mental health battles they have experienced in life.

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“Are you ready for the most sickening singing contest in the universe?” asks host Graham Norton, kicking off a new trailer for the second season of Paramount+ series “Queen of the Universe”.

is finally back with season 2. The world's fiercest competition, which sees each drag queens debuting a new musical number in front of a live audience and a «Pop Dival Panel» of judges, returns to Paramount+ on Friday, June 2. And among this year's contestants are queens from nine countries including the United States, Mexico, Brazil, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Israel, the United Kingdom, Italy and Australia. Executive produced by RuPaul and hosted by Graham Norton, follows some of the world's most talented performers as they battle it out for global domination during head-to-head singing battles spotlighting their wide range of talent.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off starring in season two of HBO’s The White Lotus, Theo James has been set to lead new horror movie The Monkey, based on the short story of the same name by Stephen King.

Nicole Kidman’s accomplishments. But let’s talk about a number the actress might be prouder of: her four children. “The strongest force within me, right now, is the maternal force.

Shakira and Tom Cruise were spotted spending time together in Miami over the weekend. The pair was photographed talking and hanging out at the Miami Formula One Grand Prix, prompting many to wonder if their outing was a meeting between friends or something more.Karol G surprises fans with MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO TOUR: Where she’s goingCould Shakira headline Coachella 2024?Shakira looks happy as she shops for a new home in MiamiPhotos show the two laughing together and smiling for the cameras.

Tom Cruise paid wholesome tribute to King Charles III during the all-star Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening, 24 hours after the new monarch was crowned.

If all else fails, jetting off for some heartbreak relief in sunnier climates is just what the doctor ordered. Love Island hunk Tom Clare got his toned torso and washboard abs out in the sunshine for some "well-needed time away." The tanned hunk and fan-favourite, 23, has recently split from partner, London-based Samie Elishi, 22, with the once-loved-up couple calling time on their romance just last month.

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