Dave Mustaine explains why Megadeth reimagined Metallica’s Ride The Lightning for their final album

Dave Mustaine has explained why a rendition of Metallica’s Ride The Lighting is a bonus track on the upcoming Megadeth album. Talking exclusively to Metal Hammer, Mustaine, who played lead guitar in Metallica from 1982 to ’83 and has a writing...

Craig David to release 25th anniversary edition of debut album ‘Born To Do It’

Craig David will mark the 25th anniversary of his debut album ‘Born To Do It', with the release of ‘Born To Do It: 25th Anniversary Edition' on 12th December 2025. Upon its original release ‘Born To Do It' shot to number 1 in the UK and became the...

Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut in 'The Rocky Horror Show' at Studio 54 next year

Broadway is about to do the Time Warp again. Beginning March 26, 2026, The Rocky Horror Show returns to New York in a brand-new Roundabout Theatre Company revival starring Luke Evans, marking the star’s long-awaited Broadway debut. The limited run...

Watch Steve Martin & Alison Brown Perform With Sierra Hull & Bronwyn Keith-Hynes On ‘The Tonight Show’ [Video]

Steve Martin returned to The Tonight Show more than 50 years since making his debut on the long-running late-night program in 1972 (back when Johnny Carson was the host), but he wasn’t there to tell jokes. Rather, the multitalented polymath...

‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ brings the film to life at Detroit Opera House

Stage musical adaptations of movies and TV shows are buyer-beware propositions. It’s, over the years, proven not easy to capture such productions in the flesh, with songs added. The ratios of success to failure largely tilts in the latter...

Karl Denson, Norman Brown, Lil Wayne and more music this week in New Orleans

Music options in New Orleans this week include a homegrown rap star, various string/jam bands and a Rolling Stones sideman. LIL WEEZYANA FEST SATURDAY, SMOOTHIE KING CENTER Lil Wayne’s Lil WeezyAna Fest started in 2015 at Champions Square as a...

Award-winner Aaron Zev Katz releases new album, ‘Return’

Renowned cantorial soloist, rosh ruach (song and spirit leader) at Temple Emanu-El and the Epstein Hillel School, and award-winning songwriter Aaron Zev Katz of Salem is grateful to announce the release of his newest album, “Return,” a heartfelt...

Graham Norton Show star pulls out of appearance at the last minute

Sara Baalla Screen Time TV Reporter 16:16, 30 Oct 2025 Graham Norton admits he failed to recognise Keala SettleA Graham Norton Show star has pulled out of their appearance at the last minute. An upcoming episode of the show, scheduled to air next...

Jazz quartet will be music to the ears of village institute bosses

Park Avenue Jazz Quartet is performing to raise money for Cononley Village Institute. The concert takes place at the institute building, in Main Street, on Saturday, November 15. "We're delighted that the quartet is bringing its smooth and...

Football Manager 26 review: A tale of two halves with wonderkid potential hidden deep

G'wan Isak, lad Well, Football Manager 26 is here after a two-year wait – and the internet has never been more divided. Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you'll have noticed all the FM chatter has basically been split into two camps...

More than 100 speakers, musical soiree & sustainability forum: Highlights from Valley of Words 2025

Dehradun: The ninth edition of the Valley of Words (VoW) Festival concluded on Sunday after two days of sessions on literature, culture, sustainability, and public policy. The final day featured discussions, performances, and the announcement of...

Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band embraces history, originality

The Maui-based Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band will perform Nov. 1 at Mulligan’s on the Blue. Courtesy photo One of Maui’s most popular bands, Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band, will team with multi-instrumentalist Tavana for a special “Dia...

Lily Allen smokes a cigarette in New York despite quitting following health scare - after announcing first tour in seven years to promote break-up album

Lily Allen puffed on a cigarette as she stepped out in New York on Wednesday, following the explosive release of her revenge new album West End Girl. The record has drawn attention for her explicit and brutally honest lyrics about the breakdown of...

Soundgarden Members Detail ‘Massive Emotional Roller Coaster’ of Completing Final Album, Reveal Rock Hall Performance Guests

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil and drummer Matt Cameron offered some insight into the band's final album, which they're working to finish after a lengthy legal battle with the late Chris Cornell's estate. They also revealed who will join them at...

I'm a Celebrity 2025 rumoured line-up – soap stars, music legend and sports icon

Jasmine Allday Assistant Showbiz Editor, Georgia Burns, Sam Huntley Senior Showbiz & TV Reporter and Indigo Jones 17:14, 30 Oct 2025Updated 17:21, 30 Oct 2025 Ant and Dec are back hosting I'm A Celebrity next month, but which celebrities are...

Beckville High School band wins UIL state marching championship

Published 11:00 am Thursday, October 30, 2025 The Beckville High School Bearcat Band has claimed the Class 1A/2A state championship at the UIL Military Marching Band Contest, marking a historic win for the Panola County school. Beckville was the...

TesseracT share first new music from upcoming live release RADAR with video for the emotive Tender

UK prog metal quintet TesseracT have shared a new live video for the emotive Tender. It's the first new music to be released from the band's upcoming live release RADAR. "The 90 minutes on stage, were preceded by two full years of talks," explain...

German Unification Day: Springdales, Dhaula Kuan, organises musical fiesta

Spreading the message of peace and harmony through the language of music, Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, on Thursday hosted a mesmerizing German musical concert event marking the celebration of the German Unification Day. The distinguished...

TroyBoi returns to his Indian roots with Rootz EP using Lata Mangeshkar’s voice to redefine British diaspora music

TroyBoi’s five-track EP Rootz is a personal return to the sounds of his childhood, released via Ultra Records in September 2025. The single Kabhi uses an officially cleared sample of Lata Mangeshkar’s vocal from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham....

80s music icon 'set to make ITV show history' by singing up for I'm A Celebrity

A huge pop star and TV icon is reportedly "in talks" to join I'm A Celeb next month(Image: PR) A massive telly and pop icon from the '80s is reportedly in "advanced talks" to appear on this year's I'm A Celebrity. Martin Kemp is set to become the...