An animated video for Mark Knopfler’s all-star charity single “Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” – which brought together a stunning lineup of over 60 guitar gods to raise funds for Teen Cancer America and the Teenage Cancer Trust – has been released. It features the final recording of Jeff Beck along with contributions by Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Joan Jett, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, and Sting.
The song came out a week ago, but it was difficult to discern who was playing what part throughout the ten-minute song.
The song came out a week ago, but it was difficult to discern who was playing what part throughout the ten-minute song.
- 3/22/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Mark Knopfler has teamed up with a host of fellow guitar legends to record a version of his song “Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
The Dire Straits frontman tapped Eric Clapton, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Brian May (Queen), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Pete Townshend (The Who), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Bruce Springsteen, Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Joan Jett, and many more, forming what he has dubbed “Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes.” Notably, the star-studded version opens with the final recorded guitar track by the late Jeff Beck.
Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher handled the production of the track, which might be the greatest assemblage of guitar talent to co-exist on a single song. The Sgt. Pepper‘s-style artwork was created by Sir Peter Blake.
The full song can be heard below now, featuring...
The Dire Straits frontman tapped Eric Clapton, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Brian May (Queen), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Pete Townshend (The Who), Alex Lifeson (Rush), Bruce Springsteen, Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Joan Jett, and many more, forming what he has dubbed “Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes.” Notably, the star-studded version opens with the final recorded guitar track by the late Jeff Beck.
Knopfler’s longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher handled the production of the track, which might be the greatest assemblage of guitar talent to co-exist on a single song. The Sgt. Pepper‘s-style artwork was created by Sir Peter Blake.
The full song can be heard below now, featuring...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler has united with over 60 artists — including Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Slash, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Sting, Brian May, Joan Jett, Nile Rogers, and Brian May — to create a new version of his 1983 instrumental “Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero.”
The song arrives on March 15, though you can hear a brief sample right now. It’s the final recording Jeff Beck created before his death in January 2023. All proceeds from the release will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
The song arrives on March 15, though you can hear a brief sample right now. It’s the final recording Jeff Beck created before his death in January 2023. All proceeds from the release will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
- 2/8/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Who wouldn’t want to spend the holidays with some of their favorite TV characters? MeTV is making it easy this year with its “A Very Merry MeTV” programming lineup, which includes a selection of very special Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed episodes of classic shows such as The Waltons, The Beverly Hillbillies, Andy Griffith, and more.
The celebration begins on Sunday, Nov. 19 and runs through Dec. 25. Check out some of the highlights below, as well as the full schedule.
‘The Waltons’ Thanksgiving episode airs Nov. 22 and 23 A Verry Merry MeTV | MeTV
Celebrate Thanksgiving with one of TV’s most famous fictional families. In 1973, The Waltons aired its only Thanksgiving special, a two-part episode titled “The Thanksgiving Story.” The season 2 episode focuses on John-Boy Walton (Richard Thomas), who suffers a life-threatening head injury that puts his plans for college at risk. Meanwhile, his sister Mary Ellen (Judy Norton) auditions for the Thanksgiving play,...
The celebration begins on Sunday, Nov. 19 and runs through Dec. 25. Check out some of the highlights below, as well as the full schedule.
‘The Waltons’ Thanksgiving episode airs Nov. 22 and 23 A Verry Merry MeTV | MeTV
Celebrate Thanksgiving with one of TV’s most famous fictional families. In 1973, The Waltons aired its only Thanksgiving special, a two-part episode titled “The Thanksgiving Story.” The season 2 episode focuses on John-Boy Walton (Richard Thomas), who suffers a life-threatening head injury that puts his plans for college at risk. Meanwhile, his sister Mary Ellen (Judy Norton) auditions for the Thanksgiving play,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Trinity Creative Partnership have snapped up U.K. sales rights for historical war film “Love, Courage and the Battle for Bushy Run,” which is launching at AFM.
Set in 1763, “Love, Courage and the Battle for Bushy Run” is a historical drama set against the backdrop of one of the most defining moments in American history, the battle of Bushy Run. Dave Alan Johnson (“Christmas with Tucker”) and Larry A. McClean (“Pacific Rim”) direct from a screenplay by Charlie Richards (“House Rules”).
The battle unfolds during the Pontiac’s War in the aftermath of Britain’s 1763 triumph over France when a clash of cultures and strategies in the American Colonies took tensions to new heights.
“As Native tribes, driven by fear of British retaliation, unite under the leadership of Ottawa Chief Pontiac, the film explores the unconventional and brutal tactics employed in their quest to capture Fort Pitt,” reads the logline.
Set in 1763, “Love, Courage and the Battle for Bushy Run” is a historical drama set against the backdrop of one of the most defining moments in American history, the battle of Bushy Run. Dave Alan Johnson (“Christmas with Tucker”) and Larry A. McClean (“Pacific Rim”) direct from a screenplay by Charlie Richards (“House Rules”).
The battle unfolds during the Pontiac’s War in the aftermath of Britain’s 1763 triumph over France when a clash of cultures and strategies in the American Colonies took tensions to new heights.
“As Native tribes, driven by fear of British retaliation, unite under the leadership of Ottawa Chief Pontiac, the film explores the unconventional and brutal tactics employed in their quest to capture Fort Pitt,” reads the logline.
- 10/31/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Duran Duran are getting into the Halloween spirit with Danse Macabre, a witchy new album featuring a mix of new songs and covers of classics by Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, and more. Check it out below via Apple Music or Spotify.
The new wave legends’ 16th studio album was inspired by a “crazy” Halloween show Duran Duran put on last year. Rather than going full “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” however, Danse Macabre doesn’t take itself too seriously. “It’s supposed to be fun!” singer Simon Le Bon explained in a statement.
That said, original compositions like its title track — which we named Song of the Week — coexist alongside covers of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” and The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black.” The project also features some special guests, including former guitarist Andy Taylor and legendary artist Nile Rodgers on the song “Black Moonlight.
The new wave legends’ 16th studio album was inspired by a “crazy” Halloween show Duran Duran put on last year. Rather than going full “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” however, Danse Macabre doesn’t take itself too seriously. “It’s supposed to be fun!” singer Simon Le Bon explained in a statement.
That said, original compositions like its title track — which we named Song of the Week — coexist alongside covers of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” and The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black.” The project also features some special guests, including former guitarist Andy Taylor and legendary artist Nile Rodgers on the song “Black Moonlight.
- 10/27/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Robert Plant hadn’t performed the Led Zeppelin classic “Stairway to Heaven” in 16 years until this past Saturday (October 21st) at a cancer charity benefit concert organized by Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor.
It turns out that Plant, who had essentially forgone the iconic tune in recent years, apparently was motivated to perform the song after a donor made a significant six-figure bid for the rock icon to sing “Stairway” in particular.
Guitarist Kenwyn House (formerly of UK rock act Reef) revealed the tidbit in an interview with Led Zeppelin News. House performed alongside Plant at the benefit and recalled the sensation of rehearsing the song alongside the legendary rock singer.
“It was a combination between über excitement and terrifying,” said House, who was approached to play at the benefit on short notice. “I literally only had four days to learn everything.”
House continued: “When Robert Plant walked into the...
It turns out that Plant, who had essentially forgone the iconic tune in recent years, apparently was motivated to perform the song after a donor made a significant six-figure bid for the rock icon to sing “Stairway” in particular.
Guitarist Kenwyn House (formerly of UK rock act Reef) revealed the tidbit in an interview with Led Zeppelin News. House performed alongside Plant at the benefit and recalled the sensation of rehearsing the song alongside the legendary rock singer.
“It was a combination between über excitement and terrifying,” said House, who was approached to play at the benefit on short notice. “I literally only had four days to learn everything.”
House continued: “When Robert Plant walked into the...
- 10/25/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Robert Plant briefly put aside his differences with one of his greatest adversaries — “Stairway to Heaven” — and performed the Led Zeppelin opus for the first time in 16 years at a benefit concert organized by Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor.
The last time Plant played “Stairway to Heaven” on stage was Dec. 10, 2007, when the surviving members of Led Zeppelin — Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones — reunited for a one-night-only set at an Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert in London (the band was joined by John Bonham’s son, Jason, on drums...
The last time Plant played “Stairway to Heaven” on stage was Dec. 10, 2007, when the surviving members of Led Zeppelin — Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones — reunited for a one-night-only set at an Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert in London (the band was joined by John Bonham’s son, Jason, on drums...
- 10/23/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Perhaps inspired by Dave Grohl’s own recent interpretation, Robert Plant dusted off Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” for the first time in in 16 years during a charity concert in the UK on Saturday night.
Plant’s performance came as part of “An Evening With Andy Taylor And Special Guests,” a charity concert organized by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor benefiting the Cancer Awareness Trust. (Taylor was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2018.)
The 75-year-old Led Zeppelin frontman sounded as spectacular as he ran through 1971 power ballad for the first time since the band’s one-off reunion concert in 2007. Watch the replay below.
Despite feeling like the old guy from the cover of Led Zeppelin IV, Plant is still going strong. He most recently toured with collaborator Alison Krauss in support of their 2022 album, Raise the Roof.
Robert Plant Sings the Hell Out of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven...
Plant’s performance came as part of “An Evening With Andy Taylor And Special Guests,” a charity concert organized by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor benefiting the Cancer Awareness Trust. (Taylor was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2018.)
The 75-year-old Led Zeppelin frontman sounded as spectacular as he ran through 1971 power ballad for the first time since the band’s one-off reunion concert in 2007. Watch the replay below.
Despite feeling like the old guy from the cover of Led Zeppelin IV, Plant is still going strong. He most recently toured with collaborator Alison Krauss in support of their 2022 album, Raise the Roof.
Robert Plant Sings the Hell Out of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven...
- 10/23/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Try telling viewers of a certain age about the immense popularity of "The Andy Griffith Show" back in the day and you're likely to be met by blank stares, quite a number of follow-up questions, or both. Looking back, it may be surprising to realize that neither Andy Griffith nor the show itself garnered any major awards love throughout the eight seasons it was on the air, never resulted in much of any real merchandising profits during its run (which was a rarity at the time), and even met a somewhat ignominious end when Griffith was written out of the sitcom series and the entire production became rebranded as "Mayberry R.F.D."
In between those extremes, however, "The Andy Griffith Show" maintained its status as a consistent ratings juggernaut throughout each and every year and vaulted its cast to stardom. Buoyed by Griffith's "Aw shucks" small-town and square-jawed heroic appeal, an all-time classic opening theme song,...
In between those extremes, however, "The Andy Griffith Show" maintained its status as a consistent ratings juggernaut throughout each and every year and vaulted its cast to stardom. Buoyed by Griffith's "Aw shucks" small-town and square-jawed heroic appeal, an all-time classic opening theme song,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Duran Duran want to make you dance under the “Black Moonlight,” another spooky preview from their upcoming Halloween-themed album, Danse Macabre. Stream it below.
Thanks to a catchy riff from Nile Rodgers (and an assist from former member Andy Taylor), “Black Moonlight” is less ominous and gothic than the previous single (and Song of the Week) “Danse Macabre,” but the new track still has eerie synths and some playful lyrics about “dark magic” and dancing “under the dead of night.”
“Nile Rogers is a force of nature. When we get into a room, we start playing, and magic happens,” Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement. “Nile always says that Chic is his first band, and Duran Duran is his second. Thematically, I personally prefer the moon to the sun. Simon took the idea and ran with it.”
Simon Le Bon added, “‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration.
Thanks to a catchy riff from Nile Rodgers (and an assist from former member Andy Taylor), “Black Moonlight” is less ominous and gothic than the previous single (and Song of the Week) “Danse Macabre,” but the new track still has eerie synths and some playful lyrics about “dark magic” and dancing “under the dead of night.”
“Nile Rogers is a force of nature. When we get into a room, we start playing, and magic happens,” Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement. “Nile always says that Chic is his first band, and Duran Duran is his second. Thematically, I personally prefer the moon to the sun. Simon took the idea and ran with it.”
Simon Le Bon added, “‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration.
- 9/21/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Duran Duran throw a virtual monsters’ ball in their video for “Danse Macabre,” the title track of their upcoming album, which comes out just before Halloween on Oct. 27. The music features the return of the band’s former guitarist, Warren Cuccurullo, since he left the group in 2001.
The animated clip, for which creative director Linc Gasking, used AI technology, shows Dracula, Pennywise, Nosferatu, and other baddies dancing and monster-mashing as the members of Duran Duran, who, of course, look undead here, perform the spooky song. “Get dirty up on a danse macabre,...
The animated clip, for which creative director Linc Gasking, used AI technology, shows Dracula, Pennywise, Nosferatu, and other baddies dancing and monster-mashing as the members of Duran Duran, who, of course, look undead here, perform the spooky song. “Get dirty up on a danse macabre,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has shared his first solo album in over 30 years, Man’s a Wolf to Man. Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.
Taylor began writing Man’s a Wolf to Man in 2016 or 2017 — “the beginning of the chaos,” as he put it in a statement. The record was ultimately delayed by Covid-19, so in addition to addressing political unrest and a global pandemic, it was also influenced by the artist’s prostate cancer, which he learned during that time was terminal.
“Man’s a Wolf to Man is pretty apt now,” Taylor said. “Having lived there, had kids there, had an amazing career there, I know America very well. And when you watch the breakdown, and the extremes of it, how quickly people became vicious enemies.”
The artist continued, “[It’s] about how man is his own worst enemy and will behave like a pack of...
Taylor began writing Man’s a Wolf to Man in 2016 or 2017 — “the beginning of the chaos,” as he put it in a statement. The record was ultimately delayed by Covid-19, so in addition to addressing political unrest and a global pandemic, it was also influenced by the artist’s prostate cancer, which he learned during that time was terminal.
“Man’s a Wolf to Man is pretty apt now,” Taylor said. “Having lived there, had kids there, had an amazing career there, I know America very well. And when you watch the breakdown, and the extremes of it, how quickly people became vicious enemies.”
The artist continued, “[It’s] about how man is his own worst enemy and will behave like a pack of...
- 9/8/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Andy Taylor thought that Nov. 5, 2022 was going to be one of the greatest nights of his life. After years of waiting, Duran Duran were finally entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The guitarist had co-founded the band back in 1980 and co-wrote many of their biggest songs, including “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf,” but he hadn’t shared a stage with them since 2006, when old tensions resurfaced during the creation of their aborted album Reportage and they parted ways.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was supposed to...
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was supposed to...
- 8/30/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran have announced the release of their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, due out on October 27th via Tape Modern/BMG. With Halloween as its “key theme,” the album not only features a batch of new songs, but also a number of fun guests and several covers, including tunes by Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, The Rolling Stones, and more.
Along with the album announcement, the band has also shared the record’s title track, “Danse Macabre,” as a lead single, with a fittingly spooky video in tow. Watch the new music video below.
According to the press release, Danse Macabre and its Halloween theme were inspired by Duran Duran’s 2022 Halloween show, in which they employed “glorious gothic visuals” and a number of fun cover songs to create a “dark soundtrack of horror and humor.” As the band’s Nick Rhodes explained: “That evening inspired us to explore further and to make an album,...
Along with the album announcement, the band has also shared the record’s title track, “Danse Macabre,” as a lead single, with a fittingly spooky video in tow. Watch the new music video below.
According to the press release, Danse Macabre and its Halloween theme were inspired by Duran Duran’s 2022 Halloween show, in which they employed “glorious gothic visuals” and a number of fun cover songs to create a “dark soundtrack of horror and humor.” As the band’s Nick Rhodes explained: “That evening inspired us to explore further and to make an album,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
It’s not even September, but Duran Duran are already gearing up for spooky season. The band is back with a new song, “Danse Macabre,” the title-track from their upcoming 16th studio album, which will arrive Oct. 27, just in time for Halloween.
Danse Macabre was inspired by a special Halloween show Duran Duran played in Las Vegas last year. The album boasts 13 songs, comprising three new tracks, a few theme-appropriate covers, and reimagined versions of some of Duran Duran’s own songs.
The title-track is one of the new songs,...
Danse Macabre was inspired by a special Halloween show Duran Duran played in Las Vegas last year. The album boasts 13 songs, comprising three new tracks, a few theme-appropriate covers, and reimagined versions of some of Duran Duran’s own songs.
The title-track is one of the new songs,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran’s guitarist Andy Taylor shared that the new cancer medication he is taking will give him an extra five years.
Taylor revealed that he was contacted by the Cancer Awareness Trust co-founder Prof. Sir Chris Evans about this new medicine. This occurred shortly after Taylor’s fellow band member Simon Le Bon revealed his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer during Duran Duran’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.
This meditation is life-changing for Taylor who revealed, “The great irony is I missed the biggest night of my life and within a week I was in touch with an amazing fellow called Sir Chris Evans, who is the most incredible scientist. He did my genomics, looked at it, and said, There’s a treatment that can save you,” he told BBC Breakfast.
Before this event, Taylor believed that in terms of his well-being,...
Taylor revealed that he was contacted by the Cancer Awareness Trust co-founder Prof. Sir Chris Evans about this new medicine. This occurred shortly after Taylor’s fellow band member Simon Le Bon revealed his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer during Duran Duran’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.
This meditation is life-changing for Taylor who revealed, “The great irony is I missed the biggest night of my life and within a week I was in touch with an amazing fellow called Sir Chris Evans, who is the most incredible scientist. He did my genomics, looked at it, and said, There’s a treatment that can save you,” he told BBC Breakfast.
Before this event, Taylor believed that in terms of his well-being,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Founding Duran Duran member and guitarist Andy Taylor claims a new drug treatment is working in his battle with Stage 4 prostate cancer.
In a BBC interview, Taylor said the drug – Lutetium-177 – has extended his life “for five years.”
The 62-year-old Taylor first was diagnosed with the disease in 2018. He went public with the information last November.
After that, a scientist suggested nuclear medicine treatment with Lutetium-177, which reportedly targets cancer cells.
“It can’t see healthy cells,” Taylor told BBC News. He said his first round of treatments was six weeks ago. “It kills stage four cancer in your bones. And so what it’s effectively done is extend my life for five years.”
The drug received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in March 2022 and has “proven to significantly improve prostate cancer survival rates and quality of life, as well as extend the time it takes for the disease to progress,...
In a BBC interview, Taylor said the drug – Lutetium-177 – has extended his life “for five years.”
The 62-year-old Taylor first was diagnosed with the disease in 2018. He went public with the information last November.
After that, a scientist suggested nuclear medicine treatment with Lutetium-177, which reportedly targets cancer cells.
“It can’t see healthy cells,” Taylor told BBC News. He said his first round of treatments was six weeks ago. “It kills stage four cancer in your bones. And so what it’s effectively done is extend my life for five years.”
The drug received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in March 2022 and has “proven to significantly improve prostate cancer survival rates and quality of life, as well as extend the time it takes for the disease to progress,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been nearly a year since Andy Taylor revealed that he has been fighting stage IV metastatic prostate cancer, and now, the Duran Duran guitarist is back with a positive update: thanks to a new “nuclear medicine,” he feels his life has been extended for five years.
The update came when Taylor appeared on BBC Breakfast on Friday, August 11th. Speaking with the show’s hosts, the 62-year-old explained that he was contacted by scientists after he went public with his cancer diagnosis (via a letter read at Duran Duran’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction). They took a “deep dive into [Taylor’s] genetic profile and the specific genomic mutations present in his cancer,” and ultimately recommended he try a medicine called Lutetium 177.
Taylor had his first round of the drug six weeks ago, and according to him, it’s already working wonders. “[The medicine] is targeted so it only sees cancer cells…...
The update came when Taylor appeared on BBC Breakfast on Friday, August 11th. Speaking with the show’s hosts, the 62-year-old explained that he was contacted by scientists after he went public with his cancer diagnosis (via a letter read at Duran Duran’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction). They took a “deep dive into [Taylor’s] genetic profile and the specific genomic mutations present in his cancer,” and ultimately recommended he try a medicine called Lutetium 177.
Taylor had his first round of the drug six weeks ago, and according to him, it’s already working wonders. “[The medicine] is targeted so it only sees cancer cells…...
- 8/11/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor says he expects to live for another “five years” thanks to a new medication he’s using to treat his prostate cancer.
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, Taylor said a doctor reached out to him about the new treatment option after he revealed he was fighting stage four cancer last year (he’d been diagnosed several years prior). Taylor described the drug, Lutetium-177, as a “nuclear medicine” designed to specifically target cancer cells.
“It can’t see healthy cells,” said Taylor, who started treatment about six weeks ago.
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, Taylor said a doctor reached out to him about the new treatment option after he revealed he was fighting stage four cancer last year (he’d been diagnosed several years prior). Taylor described the drug, Lutetium-177, as a “nuclear medicine” designed to specifically target cancer cells.
“It can’t see healthy cells,” said Taylor, who started treatment about six weeks ago.
- 8/11/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Betty Lynn appeared in a total of 26 episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. She reprised her role in the 1986 made-for-tv movie, Return to Mayberry. Her role as Barney Fife’s girlfriend, Thelma Lou, would define her career. As it turned out, it influenced her retirement years, too. Lynn was so taken with Mount Airy, North Carolina, the town that inspired Mayberry, that she opted to move to the area in retirement.
Betty Lynn was an actual resident of Mount Airy, Nc
Betty Lynn was so attached to her role of Thelma Lou that she showed up in Mount Airy every year for Mayberry Days, a festival honoring The Andy Griffith Show. Lynn was a true professional during her appearances. She showed up, spoke with fans, and then returned home to California. Something was special about Mount Airy to Lynn, though. So special that she moved to stay close to the magic.
Betty Lynn was an actual resident of Mount Airy, Nc
Betty Lynn was so attached to her role of Thelma Lou that she showed up in Mount Airy every year for Mayberry Days, a festival honoring The Andy Griffith Show. Lynn was a true professional during her appearances. She showed up, spoke with fans, and then returned home to California. Something was special about Mount Airy to Lynn, though. So special that she moved to stay close to the magic.
- 7/31/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Andy Griffith Show continues to amass fans decades after the series’ final episode aired. Part of the show’s allure is the simple, homey, and comfortable feel of the fictional town of Mayberry, where Andy Taylor lived with his young son. Andy and Opie’s house was featured on the show regularly, and while the abode was modest, it still felt comfortable. Do you know how much the home would be worth today, though? We did some digging and found comparable properties.
Mount Airy, Nc, is the town Mayberry was based on
Mayberry was a fictional town, but it was based on Mount Airy, North Carolina, where Andy Griffith himself was born. Griffith wasn’t just born in the tiny village; he spent his entire childhood there. He graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1944. If you’ve never heard of Mount Airy, you aren’t alone.
The town,...
Mount Airy, Nc, is the town Mayberry was based on
Mayberry was a fictional town, but it was based on Mount Airy, North Carolina, where Andy Griffith himself was born. Griffith wasn’t just born in the tiny village; he spent his entire childhood there. He graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1944. If you’ve never heard of Mount Airy, you aren’t alone.
The town,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Duran Duran will play a special benefit concert next month to raise money for the fight against prostate cancer, in honor of guitarist Andy Taylor, who revealed his own diagnosis last year. The gig will take place at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, California, on Aug. 19.
Presale tickets for the Duran Duran VIP Fan Community go on sale July 17 at noon Pt with a general on-sale following on July 19 at noon Pt. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Awareness Trust in the U.K. Money will also go to a special...
Presale tickets for the Duran Duran VIP Fan Community go on sale July 17 at noon Pt with a general on-sale following on July 19 at noon Pt. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Awareness Trust in the U.K. Money will also go to a special...
- 7/13/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Buddy Ebsen is probably best known for his role in The Beverly Hillbillies, but he was a seasoned actor who took on a wide array of roles for seven decades. In 1961, Ebsen guest starred in an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. Let’s take a look back at the episode and Ebsen’s role.
Buddy Ebsen | John Springer Collection/Corbis via Getty Images Who Buddy Ebsen played in ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Ebsen guest starred in The Andy Griffith Show in Nov. 1961. He was 53 at the time. The actor played the role of David Browne, a drifter who floats through Mayberry looking for a few free meals. The episode was the sixth of the second season and directed by Bob Sweeney. The episode, titled “Opie’s Hobo Friend,” was written by Harvey Bullock, Sheldon Leonard, and Aaron Ruben.
The plot of ‘Opie’s Hobo Friend,’ guest starring Buddy Ebsen
One morning,...
Buddy Ebsen | John Springer Collection/Corbis via Getty Images Who Buddy Ebsen played in ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Ebsen guest starred in The Andy Griffith Show in Nov. 1961. He was 53 at the time. The actor played the role of David Browne, a drifter who floats through Mayberry looking for a few free meals. The episode was the sixth of the second season and directed by Bob Sweeney. The episode, titled “Opie’s Hobo Friend,” was written by Harvey Bullock, Sheldon Leonard, and Aaron Ruben.
The plot of ‘Opie’s Hobo Friend,’ guest starring Buddy Ebsen
One morning,...
- 6/10/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Duran Duran launched their 2023 “Future Past North American Tour” at Napa Valley’s BottleRock Festival on Saturday, May 27th.
To kick off their headlining set, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group quickly dispatched several of their biggest hits, including “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Notorious,” and “A View to a Kill.” In a career-spanning sequence befitting the ethos behind their 2021 LP, Future Past, the band reached as far back as their 1981 debut single “Planet Earth,” while touching on key eras with tracks like 1984’s “The Reflex,” 1993’s “Ordinary World,” and their latest LP’s “Anniversary.”
The night also included the first live rendition of the Future Past duet “Give It All Up” with Tove Lo, who performed with the band and separately earlier in the day. Following 1981’s “Girls on Film” as the main set’s closer, the band returned with a double Rio encore of “Save a Prayer” and the iconic title track.
To kick off their headlining set, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group quickly dispatched several of their biggest hits, including “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Notorious,” and “A View to a Kill.” In a career-spanning sequence befitting the ethos behind their 2021 LP, Future Past, the band reached as far back as their 1981 debut single “Planet Earth,” while touching on key eras with tracks like 1984’s “The Reflex,” 1993’s “Ordinary World,” and their latest LP’s “Anniversary.”
The night also included the first live rendition of the Future Past duet “Give It All Up” with Tove Lo, who performed with the band and separately earlier in the day. Following 1981’s “Girls on Film” as the main set’s closer, the band returned with a double Rio encore of “Save a Prayer” and the iconic title track.
- 5/28/2023
- by Bryan Kress
- Consequence - Music
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts worked together as Andy Taylor and Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. As their chemistry suggested, the two were the best of friends in real life. But who was older between the two famous comedic actors?
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts | Ron Galella via Getty Images Don Knotts was two years older than Andy Griffth
Knotts was born on July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He had a trying childhood, born to William Jesse Knotts and Elsie L. Moore-Knotts. Knotts’ mother had him when she was 40. His father had schizophrenia and alcoholism, and was reportedly violent towards his son. The actor’s older brother, William, also suffered from alcoholism and tormented Knotts. The actor thought of show business as his way out of a hard life. Though even after he got famous, Knotts struggled with his mental health. He was depressed and went to therapy for years.
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts | Ron Galella via Getty Images Don Knotts was two years older than Andy Griffth
Knotts was born on July 21, 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He had a trying childhood, born to William Jesse Knotts and Elsie L. Moore-Knotts. Knotts’ mother had him when she was 40. His father had schizophrenia and alcoholism, and was reportedly violent towards his son. The actor’s older brother, William, also suffered from alcoholism and tormented Knotts. The actor thought of show business as his way out of a hard life. Though even after he got famous, Knotts struggled with his mental health. He was depressed and went to therapy for years.
- 5/1/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts made ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ what it was—hilarious and beloved by many. The actors were best friends while filming, playing pranks and never failing to make the other laugh. But did they keep in touch once the show was over?
Don Knotts and Andy Griffith | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images Don Knotts and Andy Griffith were friends for life
Griffith and Knotts had undeniable chemistry on The Andy Griffith Show. And there’s a reason for that — the two were extremely close in real life.
Author Daniel de Visé wrote in his book Andy and Don, The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show, that the actors were “drawn to each other instantly.” They had similar backgrounds and childhoods. And they made each other laugh, easily and heartily.
That chemistry stayed with them their whole lives.
“Though their Mayberry partnership lasted...
Don Knotts and Andy Griffith | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images Don Knotts and Andy Griffith were friends for life
Griffith and Knotts had undeniable chemistry on The Andy Griffith Show. And there’s a reason for that — the two were extremely close in real life.
Author Daniel de Visé wrote in his book Andy and Don, The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show, that the actors were “drawn to each other instantly.” They had similar backgrounds and childhoods. And they made each other laugh, easily and heartily.
That chemistry stayed with them their whole lives.
“Though their Mayberry partnership lasted...
- 4/28/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Don Knotts, best known for his role as Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, died on Feb. 24, 2006 at the age of 81. He died from pulmonary and respiratory complications as a result of lung cancer at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His family was by his side, including daughter Karen Knotts who, at one point, excused herself from the hospital room because she was laughing so hard.
Don Knotts | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Don Knotts was cracking jokes until the very end — just ask his daughter
“Here’s the thing about my dad,” Karen told Closer Weekly in 2018. “He had this funniness that was just completely, insanely natural. When he was dying, he was making us laugh in hysterics.”
“He was literally dying, but he did something or said something that caused my stepmother and me to go into fits of laughter, which is why I ran out,...
Don Knotts | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Don Knotts was cracking jokes until the very end — just ask his daughter
“Here’s the thing about my dad,” Karen told Closer Weekly in 2018. “He had this funniness that was just completely, insanely natural. When he was dying, he was making us laugh in hysterics.”
“He was literally dying, but he did something or said something that caused my stepmother and me to go into fits of laughter, which is why I ran out,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
During The Andy Griffith Show’s eight-season run, Sheriff Andy Taylor had a few serious girlfriends and several one-off dates. One of his more serious love interests, Peggy McMillian, portrayed by Joanna Moore, was a nurse who exited Mayberry shortly before Helen Clump, Andy’s eventual wife, came on the scene. While Peggy only lasted a few episodes, she left a lasting impression on many fans. Some fans argue that Andy belonged with Peggy and not Helen. They proclaim that Andy Griffith had more chemistry with Joanna Moore. So why was Peggy McMillian written off of the show?
Joanna Moore and Andy Griffith are rumored to have had an affair during ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
According to Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show, a 2015 book by Daniel de Visé, Joanne Moore, and Andy Griffith, might have had a closer connection than many people think.
Joanna Moore and Andy Griffith are rumored to have had an affair during ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
According to Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show, a 2015 book by Daniel de Visé, Joanne Moore, and Andy Griffith, might have had a closer connection than many people think.
- 4/23/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When the team behind The Andy Griffith Show cast Elinor Donahue as Ellie Walker, they had big plans for the character. Unlike Andy Taylor’s later love interests, Donahue was billed as one of the show’s stars. In fact, romance was supposed to bloom between Ellie and Andy. While it did during season 1, the character disappeared without a trace by season 2. A lot went into the decision, but Ellie was supposed to be around for much longer than she was.
Elinor Donahue’s role was supposed to span several seasons of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Donahue departed The Andy Griffith Show after appearing in just 12 episodes, but she was supposed to be in many more. Her season 1 appearances were cut short when she was hospitalized for pneumonia. The season 1 illness left the show’s writers scrambling for new material. Following season 1, she asked to be released from her contract.
Elinor Donahue’s role was supposed to span several seasons of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Donahue departed The Andy Griffith Show after appearing in just 12 episodes, but she was supposed to be in many more. Her season 1 appearances were cut short when she was hospitalized for pneumonia. The season 1 illness left the show’s writers scrambling for new material. Following season 1, she asked to be released from her contract.
- 4/20/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Andy Griffith Show focused almost entirely on Andy Taylor’s interactions with the residents of the town of Mayberry. Still, the writers left a little room for romance. Over the show’s 249 episodes, Andy did a fair bit of dating, including the appearance of a few steady girlfriends and a handful of one-off dates. Eventually, Andy decided to settle down with his long-term girlfriend, Helen Crump. Do you remember everyone Andy Taylor dated?
Andy Taylor’s season 1 girlfriend, Ellie Walker, disappeared without explanation
In season 1 of The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor romanced Ellie Walker. Ellie moved to Mayberry to work in her uncle’s pharmacy and quickly integrated herself into the community, but not always into the good graces of the townsfolk. The couple got together relatively early in the show’s first season and became girlfriend and boyfriend.
I love this Christmas picture of Andy, Barney, and Ellie.
Andy Taylor’s season 1 girlfriend, Ellie Walker, disappeared without explanation
In season 1 of The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor romanced Ellie Walker. Ellie moved to Mayberry to work in her uncle’s pharmacy and quickly integrated herself into the community, but not always into the good graces of the townsfolk. The couple got together relatively early in the show’s first season and became girlfriend and boyfriend.
I love this Christmas picture of Andy, Barney, and Ellie.
- 4/17/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Andy Griffith’s on-screen character on The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor, was a big-time bachelor. The death of Opie Taylor’s mother was covered briefly in a backdoor pilot, and Andy dated pretty regularly. Still, it took some time to find him an on-screen love that worked for the show’s overall vibe. Eventually, teacher Helen Crump appeared on the scene, and the rest was history. Andy eventually married Helen Crump on Mayberry Rfd. The romance was important in both shows’ storylines. Apparently, the romance was impactful in real life, too. There was more going on behind the scenes. Andy Griffith had real feelings for Helen Crump actor Aneta Corsaut.
Aneta Corsaut and Andy Griffith had an affair
Helen Crump stole Andy Taylor’s heart on screen; apparently, life imitates art. While the duo kept things quiet, Corsaut and Griffith developed their own relationship as things were heating up between Andy and Helen.
Aneta Corsaut and Andy Griffith had an affair
Helen Crump stole Andy Taylor’s heart on screen; apparently, life imitates art. While the duo kept things quiet, Corsaut and Griffith developed their own relationship as things were heating up between Andy and Helen.
- 4/14/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Duran Duran have announced a 2023 North American tour with support from Nile Rodgers & Chic and Bastille.
The “Future Past North American Tour” comes in support of Duran Duran’s latest album of the same name. Consisting of 28 shows, the trek kicks off with an appearance at BottleRock Napa Valley on May 27th. The tour then hits cities like Seattle, Austin, New Orleans, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia, as well as Morrison, Colorado — where Duran Duran will play two nights at the famed Red Rocks. Check out the full schedule below, and stay tuned for new on additional shows in New York City and Los Angeles.
Update: Duran Duran have announced a September 22nd show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, with special guests Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers, and Bastile. They’ve also announced a new August 22nd show in San Diego. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14th via Ticketmaster.
The “Future Past North American Tour” comes in support of Duran Duran’s latest album of the same name. Consisting of 28 shows, the trek kicks off with an appearance at BottleRock Napa Valley on May 27th. The tour then hits cities like Seattle, Austin, New Orleans, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia, as well as Morrison, Colorado — where Duran Duran will play two nights at the famed Red Rocks. Check out the full schedule below, and stay tuned for new on additional shows in New York City and Los Angeles.
Update: Duran Duran have announced a September 22nd show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, with special guests Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers, and Bastile. They’ve also announced a new August 22nd show in San Diego. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14th via Ticketmaster.
- 4/7/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
The Andy Griffith Show ran for eight seasons in the 1960s. The show remains one of the most popular TV series in history. Several of the show’s characters are still popular, and just about everyone knows who Gomer Pyle is. Even now, decades after the show aired, the series remains relevant in pop culture. The Andy Griffith Show even led to several spinoffs. Some were more popular than others. There is, however, one spinoff that you’ve probably never even heard of, and it featured Goober Pyle.
Goober Pyle actually appeared in more ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ episodes than his more famous cousin
Of the Pyle family, Gomer is the most famous. The Mayberry gas station attendant appeared in 23 episodes of The Andy Griffith Show before CBS decided to cash in on the character’s cache and give Gomer a spinoff. In Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Gomer...
Goober Pyle actually appeared in more ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ episodes than his more famous cousin
Of the Pyle family, Gomer is the most famous. The Mayberry gas station attendant appeared in 23 episodes of The Andy Griffith Show before CBS decided to cash in on the character’s cache and give Gomer a spinoff. In Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Gomer...
- 4/4/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In its most infamous monster-of-the-week episode, "Home," Fox's "The X-Files" took the idea of small-town American isolationism to the furthest extreme network TV would allow. First broadcast in October 1996 — two months before the TV Parental Guidelines system went into effect — "Home" juxtaposes Norman Rockwell images with hidden horrors that could be triggering even now for some viewers. In the span of one hour, the episode toggles between blue skies, baseball, a cornfield and Cadillac, '50s pop, references to "The Andy Griffith Show," and much uglier subject matter like infanticide, birth defects, home invasion, violence against Black people, and an incestuous mutant family.
To say it delved into taboos would be an understatement. This wouldn't be your average rerun: Fox withheld airing "Home" again for a full three years until October 1999, by which time the episode would be carrying the show's first and last TV-ma rating. "Only on Halloween ... would...
To say it delved into taboos would be an understatement. This wouldn't be your average rerun: Fox withheld airing "Home" again for a full three years until October 1999, by which time the episode would be carrying the show's first and last TV-ma rating. "Only on Halloween ... would...
- 3/4/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
For eight seasons of The Andy Griffith Show, fans watched Andy Taylor rear his son, Opie Taylor while keeping the town of Mayberry in order. During the show’s lengthy run, Andy Taylor was a single parent, but little was said about Opie’s mother. As it turned out, her absence was explained during the show’s backdoor pilot.
‘The Andy Griffith Show’ was launched with a backdoor pilot episode on ‘The Danny Thomas Show’
The Andy Griffith Show officially premiered in October 1960, with an episode titled “The New Housekeeper.” The show’s first season was a long one. It contained more than 30 episodes. While “The New Housekeeper” is technically the show’s premiere episode, it wasn’t the first time Andy Taylor was introduced to television audiences.
Andy and Opie | CBS via Getty Images
Eight months earlier, Andy Taylor appeared in The Danny Thomas Show. The episode “Danny Meets...
‘The Andy Griffith Show’ was launched with a backdoor pilot episode on ‘The Danny Thomas Show’
The Andy Griffith Show officially premiered in October 1960, with an episode titled “The New Housekeeper.” The show’s first season was a long one. It contained more than 30 episodes. While “The New Housekeeper” is technically the show’s premiere episode, it wasn’t the first time Andy Taylor was introduced to television audiences.
Andy and Opie | CBS via Getty Images
Eight months earlier, Andy Taylor appeared in The Danny Thomas Show. The episode “Danny Meets...
- 2/28/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When it comes to musical legends and icons, the industry is in no short supply. Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, and Madonna are just a few of the artists who have dominated charts and hearts over the years.
Duran Duran performs on stage during the Times Square New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebration | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Nick Rhodes, a member of Duran Duran, shared that the “best” piece of advice he received from a fellow musician came from the one-and-only Mick Jagger.
Nick Rhodes opened up about the ‘best’ advice Duran Duran once received from the iconic Mick Jagger
Andy Cohen, a well-known TV host, has a bit of a way when it comes to getting celebrities to talk. In an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Cohen asked Rhodes, “What was the best advice you received from a fellow musician?”
Without hesitation, Rhodes responded, “stick together.” Cohen, sitting...
Duran Duran performs on stage during the Times Square New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebration | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Nick Rhodes, a member of Duran Duran, shared that the “best” piece of advice he received from a fellow musician came from the one-and-only Mick Jagger.
Nick Rhodes opened up about the ‘best’ advice Duran Duran once received from the iconic Mick Jagger
Andy Cohen, a well-known TV host, has a bit of a way when it comes to getting celebrities to talk. In an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Cohen asked Rhodes, “What was the best advice you received from a fellow musician?”
Without hesitation, Rhodes responded, “stick together.” Cohen, sitting...
- 1/29/2023
- by Ashley Swallow
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Selena Gomez and Drew Taggart were reportedly spotted bowling together at The Gutter in New York City.
This report comes a few days after it was rumoured that the pair are dating.
According to photos obtained by Page Six, Gomez was spotted wearing a black sweatsuit and sneakers while The Chainsmokers DJ was wearing a long-sleeve green shirt and dark pants.
“They aren’t trying to hide their romance by sneaking around at members-only clubs,” an insider told Us Weekly, adding that they are “very casual and low-key” and “having a lot of fun together.”
The new relationship comes after Taggart’s breakup with model Eve Jobs, 24, whose parting has been described as “amicable”.
Earlier this year, many fans were speculating that Gomez is dating Nicola Peltz Beckham’s brother, Bradley, after the singer spent New Year’s Eve celebrating with the Peltz-Beckham family.
Previously, the “Lose You To Love...
This report comes a few days after it was rumoured that the pair are dating.
According to photos obtained by Page Six, Gomez was spotted wearing a black sweatsuit and sneakers while The Chainsmokers DJ was wearing a long-sleeve green shirt and dark pants.
“They aren’t trying to hide their romance by sneaking around at members-only clubs,” an insider told Us Weekly, adding that they are “very casual and low-key” and “having a lot of fun together.”
The new relationship comes after Taggart’s breakup with model Eve Jobs, 24, whose parting has been described as “amicable”.
Earlier this year, many fans were speculating that Gomez is dating Nicola Peltz Beckham’s brother, Bradley, after the singer spent New Year’s Eve celebrating with the Peltz-Beckham family.
Previously, the “Lose You To Love...
- 1/18/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Music
Nick Cave has said that ChatGPT and AI songwriting are “a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human”.
ChatGPT is a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022.
It is built on top of OpenAI’s Gpt-3 family of large language models and is fine-tuned with both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques.
The 65-year-old singer and songwriter addressed the growing interest in the chatbox service in his blog The Red Hand Files.
He revealed that he received plenty of song submissions from his fans that were generated on ChatGPT.
Responding to a submission by a fan named Mark, Cave wrote: “With all the love and respect in the world, the track is bulls*** and a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human.”
The lyrics of the song read: “I am the sinner, I am the saint/ I am the darkness, I am the light/ I am the hunter,...
ChatGPT is a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022.
It is built on top of OpenAI’s Gpt-3 family of large language models and is fine-tuned with both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques.
The 65-year-old singer and songwriter addressed the growing interest in the chatbox service in his blog The Red Hand Files.
He revealed that he received plenty of song submissions from his fans that were generated on ChatGPT.
Responding to a submission by a fan named Mark, Cave wrote: “With all the love and respect in the world, the track is bulls*** and a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human.”
The lyrics of the song read: “I am the sinner, I am the saint/ I am the darkness, I am the light/ I am the hunter,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Music
Cj Harris, a former contestant on American Idol, has reportedly died at the age of 31.
The musician, whose full name is Curtis Harris, is said to have been rushed to hospital in Jasper, Alabama after suffering an apparent heart attack on Sunday (15 January) night.
A family member confirmed to TMZ that Harris was subsequently pronounced dead.
During his time on the 2014 season of the popular US reality show, Harris made it through to the top six.
Among the songs he covered on the show were “Soulshine” by the Allman Brothers Band, “Too Close”, and “American Woman”.
He was selected by the judges to progress through to the Top Six after making it through to the semi-finals.
At the time, the show’s judges were Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr and Keith Urban, the lattermost of whom described Harris’s singing as “believable and real”.
“You sing ‘cause you have to sing,...
The musician, whose full name is Curtis Harris, is said to have been rushed to hospital in Jasper, Alabama after suffering an apparent heart attack on Sunday (15 January) night.
A family member confirmed to TMZ that Harris was subsequently pronounced dead.
During his time on the 2014 season of the popular US reality show, Harris made it through to the top six.
Among the songs he covered on the show were “Soulshine” by the Allman Brothers Band, “Too Close”, and “American Woman”.
He was selected by the judges to progress through to the Top Six after making it through to the semi-finals.
At the time, the show’s judges were Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr and Keith Urban, the lattermost of whom described Harris’s singing as “believable and real”.
“You sing ‘cause you have to sing,...
- 1/16/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Cj Harris, a former contestant on American Idol, has reportedly died at the age of 31.
The musician, whose full name is Curtis Harris, is said to have been rushed to hospital in Jasper, Alabama after suffering an apparent heart attack on Sunday (15 January) night.
A family member confirmed to TMZ that Harris was subsequently pronounced dead.
During his time on the 2014 season of the popular US reality show, Harris made it through to the top six.
Among the songs he covered on the show were “Soulshine” by the Allman Brothers Band, “Too Close”, and “American Woman”.
He was selected by the judges to progress through to the Top Six after making it through to the semi-finals.
At the time, the show’s judges were Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr and Keith Urban, the lattermost of whom described Harris’s singing as “believable and real”.
“You sing ‘cause you have to sing,...
The musician, whose full name is Curtis Harris, is said to have been rushed to hospital in Jasper, Alabama after suffering an apparent heart attack on Sunday (15 January) night.
A family member confirmed to TMZ that Harris was subsequently pronounced dead.
During his time on the 2014 season of the popular US reality show, Harris made it through to the top six.
Among the songs he covered on the show were “Soulshine” by the Allman Brothers Band, “Too Close”, and “American Woman”.
He was selected by the judges to progress through to the Top Six after making it through to the semi-finals.
At the time, the show’s judges were Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr and Keith Urban, the lattermost of whom described Harris’s singing as “believable and real”.
“You sing ‘cause you have to sing,...
- 1/16/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Music
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor has opened up about his cancer diagnosis in a new interview.
The guitarist was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer four years ago, but only revealed the news publicly in November.
At the time, Taylor’s bandmates shared the news in a letter – written by the musician – ahead of their induction to the Hall of Fame, which he couldn’t attend.
“They very graciously, generously read that out before the ceremony,” explained Taylor while being interviewed on Channel 5 News.
“I didn’t have any plan, and then afterwards, the amount of love and support of offers of help,” he said on sharing the news of his health.
“I realised that by talking about it – Duran have quite a large female fanbase, so it’s like, your partner, your boyfriend – give them a nudge, get them a test.”
Taylor explained that he had first noticed...
The guitarist was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer four years ago, but only revealed the news publicly in November.
At the time, Taylor’s bandmates shared the news in a letter – written by the musician – ahead of their induction to the Hall of Fame, which he couldn’t attend.
“They very graciously, generously read that out before the ceremony,” explained Taylor while being interviewed on Channel 5 News.
“I didn’t have any plan, and then afterwards, the amount of love and support of offers of help,” he said on sharing the news of his health.
“I realised that by talking about it – Duran have quite a large female fanbase, so it’s like, your partner, your boyfriend – give them a nudge, get them a test.”
Taylor explained that he had first noticed...
- 1/16/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford Battling Prostate Cancer: ‘I’ve Never Felt Pain Like That’
Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford had his prostate removed after being diagnosed with cancer prior to the band’s big reunion tour earlier this year.
Commerford revealed his health battle in a new interview with Spin, saying he underwent surgery two months before the Rage tour began. “[M]y doctors said I wasn’t going to be ready. That was brutal. I would be on stage looking at my amp in tears. Then you just kind of turn around and suck it up.”
Commerford didn’t say exactly when he was diagnosed,...
Commerford revealed his health battle in a new interview with Spin, saying he underwent surgery two months before the Rage tour began. “[M]y doctors said I wasn’t going to be ready. That was brutal. I would be on stage looking at my amp in tears. Then you just kind of turn around and suck it up.”
Commerford didn’t say exactly when he was diagnosed,...
- 12/12/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.
If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode 463: Bribe Season!
The Hobi Gang welcomes their better half, Jeanie of Hobi as guest this week! Jeanie brings the Toledo love along with some pie and cheesecake tips, Bryan reviews the Tulsa King premiere, Jeff and Jason review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,...
If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode 463: Bribe Season!
The Hobi Gang welcomes their better half, Jeanie of Hobi as guest this week! Jeanie brings the Toledo love along with some pie and cheesecake tips, Bryan reviews the Tulsa King premiere, Jeff and Jason review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Eric Idle isn’t going anywhere.
In a new interview with People, the “Monty Python” alum opened up about being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three years ago and surviving.
Read More: Duran Duran Guitarist Andy Taylor Reveals Stage 4 Prostate Cancer: ‘There Is No Cure’
As Idle explained, his cancer spotted thanks to early detection.
“My doctor specializes in preventative medicine, and he makes me go for blood tests every year,” he said. “He noticed a difference in the markers from the previous year, so he ordered an Mri and asked them to add contrast. That lit up the pancreas, and there it was.”
The treatment involved a “partly robotic” surgery that lasted five hours.
“I had a fantastic surgeon … and he cut it all out because it wasn’t attached to anything; it was intact,” Idle said. “The technicians had never seen it in that state before because they’d never seen it that early.
In a new interview with People, the “Monty Python” alum opened up about being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three years ago and surviving.
Read More: Duran Duran Guitarist Andy Taylor Reveals Stage 4 Prostate Cancer: ‘There Is No Cure’
As Idle explained, his cancer spotted thanks to early detection.
“My doctor specializes in preventative medicine, and he makes me go for blood tests every year,” he said. “He noticed a difference in the markers from the previous year, so he ordered an Mri and asked them to add contrast. That lit up the pancreas, and there it was.”
The treatment involved a “partly robotic” surgery that lasted five hours.
“I had a fantastic surgeon … and he cut it all out because it wasn’t attached to anything; it was intact,” Idle said. “The technicians had never seen it in that state before because they’d never seen it that early.
- 11/10/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Duran Duran was honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night, but the band was unfortunately not complete as its former guitarist Andy Taylor announced via a letter read by Simon Le Bon at the Los Angeles induction ceremony that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer years ago.
“I loved going into the studio and recording our material; nobody else sounded like us,” Taylor nostalgically reflected at the top of the letter, and also thanked his family, bandmates and other supporters over his long tenure in Duran Duran.
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He eventually revealed that four years prior, he was diagnosed with “stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer,” and also clarified, “Although my current condition is not immediately life threatening there is no cure. Recently I was doing okay after some very sophisticated life extending treatment, that was until a...
“I loved going into the studio and recording our material; nobody else sounded like us,” Taylor nostalgically reflected at the top of the letter, and also thanked his family, bandmates and other supporters over his long tenure in Duran Duran.
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He eventually revealed that four years prior, he was diagnosed with “stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer,” and also clarified, “Although my current condition is not immediately life threatening there is no cure. Recently I was doing okay after some very sophisticated life extending treatment, that was until a...
- 11/9/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
“Yellowstone” actor Barry Corbin opens up about his battle with oral cancer in a new interview with People.
The star, a real-life cowboy who is known for his trademark Texas voice, tells the magazine: “There was a spot in the inside of my cheek that didn’t go away. It came back that it was cancer.
“I already knew what it was. I hadn’t discussed it with anybody, but I knew,” the 82-year-old adds.
Despite Corbin being in his 80s and his recent health struggle, he’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
He’s set to star in the series “Tulsa King” alongside Sylvester Stallone, as well as Martin Scorsese’s 2023 flick “Killers of the Flower Moon”, also starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons.
Corbin figured he’d finish filming “Tulsa King” then get the surgery done, but filming got behind schedule and...
The star, a real-life cowboy who is known for his trademark Texas voice, tells the magazine: “There was a spot in the inside of my cheek that didn’t go away. It came back that it was cancer.
“I already knew what it was. I hadn’t discussed it with anybody, but I knew,” the 82-year-old adds.
Despite Corbin being in his 80s and his recent health struggle, he’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
He’s set to star in the series “Tulsa King” alongside Sylvester Stallone, as well as Martin Scorsese’s 2023 flick “Killers of the Flower Moon”, also starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons.
Corbin figured he’d finish filming “Tulsa King” then get the surgery done, but filming got behind schedule and...
- 11/9/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Nick Carter was seen breaking into tears on stage while the Backstreet Boys paid tribute to his late brother, Aaron.
Singer Aaron Carter died on Saturday 5 November at the age of 34. The artist’s family has said that a cause of death is currently “being investigated”.
Before the Backstreet Boys gig on Sunday night, Carter shared an emotional tribute to his late brother on Instagram.
Alongside a series of photographs of himself and his sibling, he wrote: “My heart is broken. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I have always held onto the hope, that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.
“Sometimes we want to blame someone or something for a loss. But the truth is that addiction and mental illness is the real villain here.
Singer Aaron Carter died on Saturday 5 November at the age of 34. The artist’s family has said that a cause of death is currently “being investigated”.
Before the Backstreet Boys gig on Sunday night, Carter shared an emotional tribute to his late brother on Instagram.
Alongside a series of photographs of himself and his sibling, he wrote: “My heart is broken. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I have always held onto the hope, that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.
“Sometimes we want to blame someone or something for a loss. But the truth is that addiction and mental illness is the real villain here.
- 11/7/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Music
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Lionel Richie soared. Pat Benatar roared. Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated. Eminem was Eminem.
The four acts found very different ways to celebrate on Saturday night, but all can now say they’re Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. So are Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Harry Belafonte, Judas Priest and Dolly Parton, who gave the honor an enthusiastic embrace after temporarily turning it down.
The first act inducted at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles after a memorable speech from a shaven-headed Robert Downey Jr., Duran Duran took the stage and launched into their 1981 breakthrough hit “Girls on Film.”
The shrieking crowd was there for it, but the music wasn’t. The band was all but inaudible other than singer Simon Le Bon, whose vocals were essentially a cappella.
It was a fun if inauspicious beginning to a mostly slick and often triumphant show.
Lionel Richie soared. Pat Benatar roared. Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated. Eminem was Eminem.
The four acts found very different ways to celebrate on Saturday night, but all can now say they’re Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. So are Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Harry Belafonte, Judas Priest and Dolly Parton, who gave the honor an enthusiastic embrace after temporarily turning it down.
The first act inducted at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles after a memorable speech from a shaven-headed Robert Downey Jr., Duran Duran took the stage and launched into their 1981 breakthrough hit “Girls on Film.”
The shrieking crowd was there for it, but the music wasn’t. The band was all but inaudible other than singer Simon Le Bon, whose vocals were essentially a cappella.
It was a fun if inauspicious beginning to a mostly slick and often triumphant show.
- 11/7/2022
- by the Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles hosted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 induction ceremony on Saturday night. It was an eclectic group of artists being honored, including Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Judas Priest and Lionel Richie. Eminem was elected on his first year of eligiblity (25 years after a first record release), but all of the others have been waiting for many years to be chosen.
HBO will premiere the event on Saturday, November 19. Below is a complete list of every performer, presenter and songs performed at the Microsoft Theater. While all of these were seen by the live audience in the order listed below, some of these might not be on the final edited ceremony for HBO.
SEEDuran Duran: 20 best songs ranked
Duran Duran — inducted by Robert Downey, Jr. Songs were “Girls on Film,” “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Ordinary World.” Original band member Andy Taylor...
HBO will premiere the event on Saturday, November 19. Below is a complete list of every performer, presenter and songs performed at the Microsoft Theater. While all of these were seen by the live audience in the order listed below, some of these might not be on the final edited ceremony for HBO.
SEEDuran Duran: 20 best songs ranked
Duran Duran — inducted by Robert Downey, Jr. Songs were “Girls on Film,” “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Ordinary World.” Original band member Andy Taylor...
- 11/7/2022
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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