Rock

Alex Van Halen commemorated his own 68th birthday yesterday by posting a new tribute to his recently deceased brother Eddie Van Halen. “First birthday without you, Ed,” the founding Van Halen drummer wrote in a statement posted on VHND.com. “The view from my drum set will never be the same. VH forever! #vanhalenforever.” It’s the

Gemma Chan, Henry Golding, Rina Sawayama and more stars have helped launch a #StopAsianHate campaign in the UK. Hate crimes against Asian people in London in March 2020 rose by 179 per cent compared to March 2019, according to campaign group Besea.n. Data for the rest of the UK is less accurate but also points

Actress Tawny Kitaen, who recently died at age 59, was not the original choice to play the leading lady in Whitesnake‘s music video for their 1987 smash hit, “Here I Go Again,” but as lead singer (and her ex-husband) David Coverdale remembered it, she was perfect for the part. “Claudia Schiffer was supposed to be

Julie E. “Tawny” Kitaen, the ’80s music video star and Bachelor Party actor, has died aged 59. Kitaen’s death was confirmed by the Orange County, California coroner’s office (per Variety), which revealed that she died at her home in Newport Beach on Friday morning (May 7). A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Rock fans on Saturday mourned the loss of Julie E. “Tawny” Kitaen, who died Friday night at her home in Newport Beach, Calif. at the age of 59. The actress and model starred in several Whitesnake videos and graced the covers of Ratt‘s self-titled debut EP and debut full-length, Out of the Cellar. Kitaen met and started

Chance The Rapper has shared a teaser trailer for his upcoming new concert film – you can watch it below. Back in 2016, the ‘No Problem’ rapper hosted his inaugural Magnificent Coloring World event in his hometown go Chicago before then heading out on the ‘Magnificent Coloring World Tour’. Both the event and tour were

Hulu has released the first images from Pam & Tommy, the upcoming limited series chronicling the whirlwind romance between Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson. Actor Sebastian Stan, best known for his work as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will play Lee. Lily James, whose previous work includes

The family and friends of Mac Miller have condemned a new unauthorised book on the late rapper, and urged fans not to purchase it. Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller, a new book by author Paul Cantor, is set to be released on January 18, 2022. In a statement shared by the late

There’s not a single formula for bringing an old hit back to life. Sometimes it’s the perfect placement in a movie or TV show. Other times it’s a dancing, singing fruit or a strange association with a pro athlete. While many classic-rock artists never go out of style — the Beatles and Led Zeppelin haven’t left the

Inhaler have shared their new single ‘Who’s Your Money On?’ – you can listen to it below. The Dublin band, who announced their debut album ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ earlier this year, have given fans a further taste of what to expect from their upcoming LP. Produced by Antony Genn and recorded at London’s

In 1977, keen-eyed Van Halen fans caught an unexpected glimpse of David Lee Roth’s family home during an episode of The Bionic Woman. In “Jaimie and the King,” heroine Jamie Sommers – played by Lindsay Wagner – was sent to Monte Carlo to protect a Persian prince and his father from assassination. Rather than sending

Fraser T Smith has expressed his desire to write a James Bond theme song in the future, adding that “it’s time” the film franchise invited a rapper like Stormzy to perform such a track. The producer and songwriter was speaking on the new podcast series For Your Ears Only, which has been produced by the

Styx have released a new single called “Crash of the Crown,” the title track off their upcoming album. “Crash of the Crown” previews Styx’s 17th studio LP in characteristically epic fashion, combining dizzying keyboards, fluid guitar leads and heroic vocals across three movements. It’s the first song in Styx history to feature three lead singers, as James “JY” Young, Tommy

The new live-action Cinderella film starring Camila Cabello has found a home at Amazon Prime Video. The previously announced film, which will be the singer’s film debut, is set to skip a traditional cinema release and come straight to the streaming service. As reported by Deadline, Cinderella comes from Sony Pictures and will debut on

Albums don’t happen overnight. But for the 14 Rock Stars Who Haven’t Released an Album in 10 Years, it’s been a pretty long time since their last release. The reasonings stretch far and wide. For some, tension among band members makes working in close studio quarters awkward; for others, touring has proven a more fruitful endeavor than making new

The likes of Mahalia, Jake Bugg, Pale Waves, Griff and Georgia have all been added to the line-up for Standon Calling’s 2021 return. It comes after the Hertfordshire event previously confirmed that headliners Bastille, Hot Chip and Primal Scream will lead the line-up for the returning festival, which was previously forced to cancel in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s now

Tommy Lee has a new place to call “home sweet home” in the form of a $4.1 million, 4,266-square-foot compound in Brentwood, Calif. You can see photos of the house below. Real estate company the Agency describes Lee’s new pad as a “Japanese-inspired modern sanctuary.” The house boasts four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, with wraparound

Some rare footage has been unearthed that features Sonic Youth covering The Stooges at a benefit gig in 1987 – watch it below. The band were the surprise guests at an event supporting Jimmy Johnson and Byron Coley’s experimental music magazine Forced Exposure, taking place at The Rat in Boston. Joined by Dinosaur Jr.‘s J Mascis, Sonic

Tommy West, a music producer, songwriter and recording artist, best known for his work alongside Jim Croce, has died at the age of 78. In confirming his passing, West’s family noted that the music veteran’s death was the result of complications associated with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Jersey City, N.J., West began his musical career