Steve Harwell, founding lead singer of Smash Mouth, dead at 56
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the founding lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, died Monday, according to his manager.…
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Kristin Chenoweth marries musician Josh Bryant
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kristin Chenoweth said I do to musician Josh Bryant over the weekend. The Tony winner and singer held a…
Continue ReadingFall movie preview: Angels, demons, trolls, rom-coms… and Taylor Swift
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Traditionally, the doldrums of late summer give way to a mix of heady and prestige titles at the box office each…
Continue ReadingBurning Man organizers lift driving ban after heavy rains left the event smothered in mud and trapped thousands
CNN By Nouran Salahieh, Christina Maxouris, Holly Yan and Camila Bernal, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of trucks, RVs and other vehicles are journeying…
Continue ReadingGreece starts limiting Acropolis daily visitors to tackle overtourism
By Chris Liakos and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — One of Greece’s most famous landmarks is trialing limiting its daily visitors, starting…
Continue ReadingLittle Richard embraced fluidity in rock ‘n’ roll. These are some of the artists he influenced
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — When Little Richard performed, he didn’t just sing and dance — he howled, commanding the stage like a…
Continue ReadingHelp! Global search launched for Paul McCartney’s missing violin bass
By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — It’s been billed as an attempt to solve one of Rock and Roll’s great mysteries. A global search is underway to…
Continue ReadingSmash Mouth original lead singer Steve Harwell is in hospice care, band manager says
By Andy Rose and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steve Harwell, the 56-year-old former lead singer of the rock group Smash Mouth, is receiving…
Continue ReadingLea Michele bids a heartfelt farewell to ‘Funny Girl’ as she prepares to take final bow
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lea Michele will play Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical revival of “Funny Girl” for the last time Sunday…
Continue Reading‘Wherever I May Roam’: Metal-loving dog sneaks out to attend Metallica concert
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles dog proved herself “Master of Puppies” after sneaking into one of legendary metal band…
Continue ReadingPaul McCartney shares memories of Jimmy Buffett in moving tribute: ‘He had a most amazing lust for life’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died…
Continue Reading‘Little Richard’ filmmaker found a lesson in the late singer’s spirited rock and roll life
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Little Richard lived a vibrant life. The late rock and roll legend struggled with being a queer Black…
Continue ReadingDiplo hitchhiked ride out of rain-drenched Burning Man after walking miles ‘through the mud’ and actually made it to his DC concert
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Diplo made it to his concert in Washington, DC, Saturday night with a tale to tell.…
Continue ReadingSummer is nice, but fall is better — for travel
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Sure, an escape to the beach or cooler mountain air or the arctic air-conditioning of a museum comes not a moment…
Continue Reading‘Little Richard’ filmmaker found a lesson in the late singer’s spirited rock and roll life
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Little Richard lived a vibrant life. The late rock and roll legend struggled with being a queer Black man…
Continue ReadingMetallica postpones Phoenix concert after James Hetfield catches Covid
By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — US heavy metal legends Metallica have been forced to postpone their September 3 concert in Phoenix after…
Continue ReadingCeline Dion’s sister calls her a ‘strong woman’ amid the singer’s struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Celine Dion’s sister has shared an update while the “Heart Will Go On” singer deals with a rare health issue.…
Continue Reading15 spy movies to watch right now
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — From James Bond to Jason Bourne, if there’s one thing our culture is obsessed with, it’s spies. Spy movies…
Continue ReadingJimmy Buffett, enduring ‘Margaritaville’ singer turned mogul, dies at 76
By Jay Croft, Brandon Griggs and Jonny Hallam, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Buffett, the tropical troubadour whose folksy tunes celebrated his laid-back…
Continue ReadingThree-year-cruise becomes ‘the cruise that never ends’
Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — If the idea of spending three years on a cruise ship made you claustrophobic, it’s time to look away now. Life at…
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