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Gene Simmons has taken back the comments he made about former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley’s death, admitting he “was wrong” to make them. The guitarist and founding member of the group died at 74 years old in Morristown, New Jersey, on October 16. A statement shared at the time revealed that Ace – also known as Spaceman – died “peacefully surrounded by family” following “a recent fall at his home”. An investigation was then […]

Footage from Taylor Swift‘s new ‘Eras’ tour documentary shows the moment she broke down in tears after meeting survivors and families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack. READ MORE: Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era review: tears over terrorist plot The knife attack took place at a dance workshop themed around her music in July 2024, in which three children were killed and ten people injured. The […]

Anita Dobson has given an indication as to whether Queen have a future on the road following her husband Brian May‘s health issues. READ MORE: ‘Queen days’: Brian May reflects on his rock ‘n’ roll journey Last September, May revealed he had suffered a  minor stroke, saying it came on “all of a sudden, out of the blue” and left him without any control over one of his arms. He said […]

Live At Leeds is set to take a year off in 2026, to ensure “the best possible version of the festival for the future”. Read More: Why have so many UK festivals been cancelled or postponed? The event’s ‘In The Park’ and ‘In The City’ editions have taken place in spring/summer and autumn, respectively, in recent years. Live At Leeds: In The Park 2025 was held in Temple Newsam Park, with […]

Fans spotted director Paul Thomas Anderson filming Cameron Winter‘s solo show in New York City last night (Thursday December 11). READ MORE: Cameron Winter live in London: Geese star soars with the voice of a future great The Geese frontman took to the stage at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium as part of his current US run of stripped-back piano gigs. In footage captured from the audience, Anderson can be […]

Kelly Osbourne has hit back at hurtful comments about her weight loss, and said that she finds it “absolutely devastating that women can’t support other women”. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV The dramatic weight loss comes after her father, heavy metal pioneer and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, passed away back in July. The Prince of Darkness died in his family home […]

Taylor Swift has sent a message to the critics who want for her to “go away”. READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself be On Wednesday (December 10), the pop star made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and discussed everything from her upcoming Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era to her friendship with Stevie Nicks, and also […]

Smokey Robinson has claimed that a woman who accused him of rape broke into his storage unit, video footage of which her lawyer has said could be an “AI fabrication”. The first claims of wrongdoing were raised against the singer and ex-Motown Records executive and his wife back in March. It was brought forward by four women, who claimed that the 85-year-old committed sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence […]